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Strategic Workforce Lead

Do you have an interest in creating strategies that ensure the right skills are in place while optimizing the use of internal and external talent? Do you thrive at the intersection of workforce planning and shoring & sourcing? We are seeking a Strategic Workforce Lead to join our Strategy innovation & Traction team within Group Functions in Technology & Services (T&S).

In T&S Group Functions we are 600+ professionals working across the Nordics, Lithuania, and India (partnership with Infosys). We deliver IT solutions for our business functions: Risk, Finance, Compliance, and HR, as well as seamless HR Services to all employees.

As our Strategic Workforce Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and executing a sourcing and shoring strategy for T&S Group Functions. Your goal will be to ensure that the T&S Group Functions has the right capabilities in place, leverages both internal and external talent effectively, meets financial targets, and delivers on the business strategy. By integrating the bank’s new approach to Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and using it as a tool, you will align T&S Group Functions’ workforce strategy with our long-term objectives.

"We believe that the most valuable asset is human potential."

You will:

  • Conduct a thorough assessment of the current workforce and vendor landscape to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities
  • Develop a sourcing and shoring strategy for T&S Group Functions, focusing on both internal workforce and external vendors/partners
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure that T&S Group Functions has the right skills and capabilities to deliver on its strategic objectives
  • Integrate sourcing and shoring strategies with Strategic Workforce Planning to create a cohesive approach to workforce optimisation
  • Identify and mitigate risks and coping strategies associated with workforce planning and sourcing & shoring

About you:

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with problem-solving skills and has a keen interest in workforce optimisation. You are a strong communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders across different levels of the organisation and have a proactive and collaborative approach to driving change.

We expect you to have:

  • 3+ years of experience of strategic development, where you have built strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex data to inform strategic decisions
  • You have an understanding of staff augmentation and external vendor models
  • A relevant educational background in strategy development, while knowledge within human resources and financials are an advantage
  • Experience with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) or similar concept/tools is an advantage
  • Advanced English language skills

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 2560 EUR to 3840 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:
    • Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
    • Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
    • Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
    • Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
    • Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.

Additional days of vacation

Health insurance

Free parking & charging ports - cars, bicycles, e-scooters

Third pillar pension fund

See all the benefits HERE.

"Join us in shaping the future workforce strategy for Group Functions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence critical decisions, optimise talent utilisation, and support the bank’s Forward’28 strategy. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to hearing from you!"

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If you are interested, please send your CV in English no later than 08.09.2025. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Your title in job contract will be Consultant – Development, Senior.

Please contact if you have any questions.
Morten Hegelund Sloth Sørensen
Phone number [email protected]

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