Job Introduction
This is a key role within the Change Governance and Method team, which is at the heart of the Bank’s plans to transform. This role has wide-reaching engagement with colleagues from across the organisation, supporting of our key decision-making processes and providing an opportunity to help shape how we deliver change safely and efficiently, whilst driving value for Handelsbanken Plc.
Working day-to-day with other members of the Change Governance and Method team, colleagues from Change Portfolio, and the delivery teams, the role holder will be an adaptable and confident Change professional, with demonstratable expertise in Agile methodologies. They are a self-starter with strong analysis, process development and execution skills, adept at driving change through effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
Main Responsibilities
- Management of internal governance processes, providing training and guidance on the process, managing meeting inputs and outputs, collating information, meeting packs and reports
- Work with colleagues across the Bank to analyse and improve processes in the end-to-end Change Process, creating efficiency whilst also ensuring proper controls are in place to minimise change risk
- Support the continuous development of the Change Governance and Method team with management of action plans, status reports and other such artefacts
- Provide support with regular Change Governance meetings including minute-taking and preparation of meeting packs, as required
- Create visually compelling and engaging reports and presentations, in alignment with target audience’s needs and expectations
- Work closely with delivery teams and others key stakeholders in the Change community to successfully embed change governance processes, including the development of training and internal communications materials
- Work closely with the Change Portfolio team to ensure project governance records are kept up to date and accurate, and assist with any remediation required to comply with the Bank’s mandated frameworks
- Operates in line with the Bank's Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager.
Ideal Candidate
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- Professional competence and relevant experience in Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (PMO/PPM/P3MO)
- Strong knowledge of Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely
- Previous experience working within an Agile development team
- Agile qualification desirable
- Integrity and discretion
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Attention to detail and an organised approach to work
- Problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented mindset, identifying issues and driving resolutions to conclusion with minimal management support
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Check our Handelsbanken website for further information
At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.