Are you passionate about driving change through agile methods and mindset and have a great interest in people? Then this is the position you should apply for! Take the opportunity to join GPA CIO in the role as a Release Train Engineer (RTE). You will be working in a rapidly changing environment as Group Products and Advice will take the next steps of the Agile Transformation journey in alignment with the SAFe way of working. As a Release Train Engineer you will play an important role in the agile transformation journey contributing to increased value, flow and efficiency. Your main responsibility will be to facilitate and coach our agile teams to create value and progress in our product and IT development.

In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:

• Actively contribute to the implementation of established practices and participate in competence development forums
• Drive the development of customizations based on our agile maturity and performance through standardization and documentation of best practices
• Coach and guide stakeholders in the agile mindset, principles and working methods
• Promote continuous learning and improvement within teams and the organization
• Support teams by driving solutions to problems they can't solve on their own
• Identify and manage risks to ensure progress and quality
• Communicate and coordinate between actors at portfolio level and within the different teams

What isneeded in this role:

• Experience in implementing the SAFe framework and working within an agile business with complexity in architecture and regulatory adaptations
• Previous experience of the RTE role at least 2 years
• Relevant university degree or equivalent
• Working language mostly English
• Knowledge and experience of agile and lean methods and the ability to apply them in complex businesses environment
• At least 10 years work experience, incl. at least 5 years of work experience from agile transformations
• Great insights in Agile values, principles, and methods
• Experience from the Banking and/or Financial industry is an advantage
• SAFe RTE and/or SPC certificate is an advantage
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, such as active listening skills
• Structured and organized with a pragmatic and solution-oriented view
• A great and engaged team player, able to work collaboratively with and through others
• Skills to inspire and motivate people
• Self-driven and used to take own initiatives
• Strength in building cooperation and networks and have the ability to build confidence
• Strong facilitation skills

What we offer when you join us:

• An open, simple and caring culture
• Opportunity to create the best experience for our customers
• An international, sustainable and inclusive work environment
• Development opportunities and advancement in your career
• Flexible working options
• Access to Group performance program, company pension plan, optional health insurance, and other benefits

"Join our team and...

be a part of a dynamic team where we care for each other and our colleagues. You can expect us to nurture your strengths and value your unique perspectives. We believe in the combination of doing great work while, at the same time having fun with our colleagues.

About the job:

-Swedbank is undergoing a major IT modernisation transformation of replacing legacy platforms with more modern technology to meet increased customer demand and reduce risks.

-In order to manage this big transformation we need to become more efficient and focus on delivering value. We will do that by implementing agile ways of working based on the SAFe framework.

-We need an experienced RTE who will play a key role in guiding, driving and supporting the teams in this journey to become successful in this transformation and the deliveries.

-The RTE will work closely together with the Product Managers, Agile Product Owners, Scrum Masters and together with a team of other 12-14 RTE’s also drive the team towards set deliveries and enable an efficient team/organisation.

If you find this challenge motivating, to be in an environment where you are given a lot of responsibility and want to take part and contribute to our exciting change journey, maximizing customer value and increasing Swedbank’s competitive advantage then this is the workplace for you.”Robert Ek, your future manager

We look forward to receiving your application by 15.05.2024.

Location: Sundbyberg

Contacts

Recruiting manager: Robert Ek

We may begin the selection during the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.

We have made our choice regarding recruitment media and therefore kindly decline contact with ad sellers or sellers of other recruitment services.Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome.

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