Lead Management Partner (strategic role in Group Technology)

<p><span><strong>Job ID: 4842</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>We are looking for a highly driven, ownership-oriented professional to shape executive-level communication, governance, and leadership deliverables across Group Technology at Nordea. This is a new role. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>As a Lead Management Partner in the Group CIO Office &amp; Change, you will report to the Head of the unit and work closely with Technology Leadership Team. You will be the person who enables leadership materials sharper, decisions faster, and governance processes more effective. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Welcome to Group Technology, where we engineer solutions and support Nordea’s transformation by providing a holistic technological view of the bank and its surrounding environment.  Nordea is a place where traditions meet tomorrow. We’re not just a bank; we’re a tech employer on a mission to evolve finance securely and responsibly. Together, we impact millions of people’s daily lives by ensuring secure access to digital solutions anytime, anywhere while safeguarding people, customers, and data.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>About this opportunity</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Welcome to the Group CIO Office &amp; Change unit. We support the Group CIO and Technology Leadership Team by ensuring effective governance, high-quality leadership materials, and well-functioning decision-making forums across Group Technology.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>As the Lead Management Partner, you will play a key role in improving the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of leadership communication and governance across the technology organisation. You will work closely with stakeholders from different units to transform complex information into clear, concise and decision-oriented materials for executive forums, including Technology Leadership Team, Group Leadership Team, Board-related discussions and other key governance forums. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership, where you will influence both content and outcomes.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Main responsibilities in this role:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Own end-to-end development of executive materials for senior leadership and Board forums</span></li> <li><span>Transform complex, fragmented inputs into clear, concise, and decision-oriented communication</span></li> <li><span>Challenge and elevate messaging, ensuring strong narratives and actionable recommendations</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and drive high-quality delivery without formal authority</span></li> <li><span>Ensure alignment, accountability, and follow-up on key actions across governance forums</span></li> <li><span>Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and act as a central coordination point</span></li> <li><span>Support and improve governance processes and ways of working across Group Technology</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to strategic discussions with structured analysis and clear communication</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span>This role is based in Helsinki (Vallila) / Stockholm (Lindhagen), and follows a hybrid working model (60% onsite and 40% remote).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Who you are</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>You are a highly organised professional who thrives in a collaborative environments while maintaining a firm attitude when driving stakeholders forward. You excel at translating complex topics into clear, conside and decision-oriented communication, while ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective governance across leadership forums and strategic initiatives </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>To succeed in this role, we believe that you:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Bring 5+ years of experience from a top-tier management consulting firm or a similar high-demand role supporting senior leadership in a large, complex organisation</span></li> <li><span>Excel at breaking down complex, ambiguous problems and imposing clear structure and direction</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrate strong ownership and resilience, consistently driving cross-functional deliverables to completion in matrixed environments without formal authority</span></li> <li><span>Are an exceptional communicator in English, both written and spoken</span></li> <li><span>Master executive storytelling and highly skilled in developing impactful executive-level presentations in PowerPoint (this capability will be assessed during the recruitment process). Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365 is also expected</span></li> <li><span>Have a strong curiosity about technology and understand how to translate technical topics into business value for senior audiences</span></li> <li><span>Combine sharp attention to detail with the ability to maintain a clear, big-picture perspective</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>It would