Job Introduction
Main Responsibilities
- Overall project management of IT project(s) according to the Handelsbanken project management model
- Collaboration with application teams and SMEs to develop application specific plans.
- Manage the delivery within typical controls, such as: Resource and financial management (forecasting and tracking).Planning, including dependency management. Scope management (including change control and assessment). Risk and issue management. Clear roles, responsibilities and decision-making authorities. Establishment of design and delivery stage gates.
- Ensure all necessary documents and artefacts are in place, toll-gates are adhered to and clear auditability of key decisions made from start to finish.
- Prepare required status reports and provide regular updates to stakeholders and Governance forums on project progress and performance.
- Ensure that the solution follows the Bank’s architecture and security directives, including alignment with business outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relations with Group IT functions.
Ideal Candidate
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- Experience of managing a wide range of projects from simple to complex.
- Proven track record of delivering complex IT projects
- Has the ability to build effective networks with stakeholders, both internally and externally
- Experience in both waterfall and agile methodologies
- A good understanding bank wide eco systems.
- A desire to continually improve the service delivered to customers
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.
We encourage all candidates to inform their line managers of their intention to apply. References will not be sought until after an interview has been conducted.
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