Strategic Project Manager – Drive Data & Technology Transformation

SWED BANK; Sundbybergs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share-based reward program Eken

Company pension plan

Employee banking product offers

Health insurance

Job summary

Swedbank is seeking a senior leader to drive transformation and operational excellence across our technology and data organisation. You will work with C-level executives, own the problem-solving cycle from framing to execution, and translate insights into actionable plans that improve productivity and performance.

The role requires 5–10 years in project management or consulting, a relevant degree, and strong English and Swedish communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in structured problem solving, analytical thinking and executive-level communication.
• Curious and result-oriented mindset with a structured, well-organized and collaborative approach.
• Proven experience leading complex strategic projects, preferably in technology transformation and/or financial services.
• A background in management consulting or a similar role.
• Able to operate at both strategic and operational levels with hands-on execution.
• Excellent stakeholder-management skills to influence senior leaders.
• Experience in tech-driven or data/technology organisations is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational efficiency improvements across technology and data.
• Collaborate with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to drive alignment and measurable improvements.
• Own the full problem-solving cycle from framing to root-cause analysis and action plans.
• Translate analysis into clear, insight-driven recommendations for decisions.
• Lead change and adoption efforts to translate initiatives into daily ways of working.
• Use data to inform decisions, measure progress and support transformation.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Analytical thinking

Executive-level communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic and operational balance

Management consulting background

PowerPoint

Excel

English & Swedish communication

Independent/work across ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Join us in leading high-impact initiatives that set direction and accelerate Swedbank’s data and technology transformation. As part of Transformation & Operational Excellence within Group Technology & Data, you will play a key role in shaping how the bank evolves. Our team is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, improving efficiency and supporting the execution of our technology and data strategy.

In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:

• Lead strategic and operational efficiency improvements across our technology and data organisation, ensuring measurable impact.
• Collaborate with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to drive alignment, support decision‑making and deliver measurable improvements in productivity and performance.
• Own the full problem‑solving cycle; from defining challenges to identifying root causes and developing actionable plans.
• Translate analysis into clear, insight‑driven recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
• Lead change and adoption efforts to ensure that strategic initiatives translate into everyday ways of working.
• Use data to inform decision making, measure progress and support our overall transformation journey.

What is needed in this role:

• Strong skills in structured problem‑solving, analytical thinking and executive‑level communication.
• Curious and result‑oriented mindset with a structured, well‑organized and collaborative approach.
• Proven experience leading complex strategic projects, preferably in technology transformation and/or financial services.
• A background in management consulting or a similar role.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, moving between high‑level framing and hands‑on execution.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and support decision‑making.
• Experience working in tech‑driven environments or in data and technology organisations is considered a strong advantage.
• Comfort with ambiguity and independence, with the ability to structure, scope, and drive initiatives from initial problem definition to actionable outcomes.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create clear and impactful presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish.
• At least 5-10 years of experience in project management, ideally from a management consulting firm or a similar environment.
• A bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

With us, you can experience:

• Personal and professional growth through self‑leadership and continuous development.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society.
• An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross‑functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work‑life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role.
• Benefits such as our share based reward program Eken, company pension plan, employee offer for banking products, health insurance.

"Join our team and..."

become part of an international team of professional colleagues, who work together to deliver challenging projects, maximize customer satisfaction and contribute to Swedbank's position in society. Björn Glad, your future manager

We look forward to receiving your application by 05.08.2026.

Location: Stockholm, Sundbyberg

Recruiting manager:Björn Glad

We want to inform you that the selection process may begin after the summer holidays.

We would like to let you know that a background check and a drug test may be a part of the process for this role.

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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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