The Center of Excellence Tech Strategy & Enterprise Architecture in Danske is part of the CTO organization. The Co E TS & EA consists of both Enterprise Architects and Strategy consultants, all of which report directly to the Head of TS & EA. The Co E TS & EA is responsible for the overall technology strategy & architecture of Danske, and ensuring that all Target Architectures, standards and Technology Choices are delivered by the different tribes and domains.
The Co E EA runs the Enterprise Architecture Design Authority together with representatives of all domains to approve all architectural content for Danske. The Co E TS & EA creates and maintains the Technology Strategy for Danske, and aligns this with both the overall strategy of Danske, and the domain specific Strategies.
Our team is spread over Denmark and Lithuania, with the majority of people working in Denmark.
We are a diverse team of very senior Enterprise Architect, Technology Strategists, and some junior architects / engineers that are the central hub for (Enterprise) Architecture and Technology Strategy in Danske. We offer a great working environment, with a focus on collaboration and personal development, and a place where you can truly contribute to the future of one of the preeminent financial institutions in the Nordics.
We are looking for a Technology Strategist that has a clear vision on where Technology is going, what that means for Financial Services, and that can articulate this vision to a broad set of stakeholders. A storyteller and evangelist, somebody who can build a good relationship with different stakeholders, in Danse and create a shared Technology Strategy that inspires all of Danske.
What will you be doing
As the Technology Strategy Lead, you will be responsible for defining, developing and guiding the technology strategies that support the overall business goals of the bank. You will have an important role in ensuring that the technology initiatives are aligned with the bank's strategic objectives and will drive innovation and operational skills across all technology platforms.
At the start, you will be the lead for creating the Technology Strategy for Danske, together with one or more senior Strategy Consultants in the team, and with the head of Enterprise Architecture and Tech strategy, who you will be reporting into. We aim for this role to develop into a leadership role, as the Technology Strategy team grows, and makes more impact.
You will be the leading the collaborative approach to creating the new Technology Strategy, bringing stakeholders from all domains in Danske together, ensuring buy in, and creating the yearly strategy memo, communication material, and vision papers.
About you
We imagine you have a master’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
You bring a minimum of 7 years of experience in a strategy leadership role from management consulting, inhouse strategy, technology company or similar, ideally with a focus on technology strategy and transformation within the banking or financial services industry.
You are highly motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, diverse environment high interpersonal and consensus-building skills, with the ability to communicate complex technology concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Furthermore you bring;

• A proven history of developing and implementing technology strategies that have delivered measurable business results.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Key analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions based on both quantitative and qualitative data.
• A strategic thinker with a strong consulting and problem-solving toolbox, able to break down complex problems into digestible pieces

Strategy Development: Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive technology strategy that supports the bank’s business goals, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and security.
Leadership : A proven ability to manage and mentor and motivate a (future) team of technology strategists and collaborate with other department heads and strategy leads to ensure a cohesive approach to technology implementation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between the Technology area and other areas/business units, ensuring that technology strategies and projects are clearly aligned, understood and supported across the organization.
Innovation Management: Identify emerging technology trends that could impact the banking industry and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption to keep the bank at the forefront of innovation in financial services
Financial Management : Develop and manage the budget and business case for technology strategy initiatives, ensuring optimal use of resources and return on investment.
Strategic Initiative Oversight : Oversee key strategic technology initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring they deliver value to the business and are completed on time and within budget.
What do we offer
We value having people from diverse backgrounds, genders and age groups in our team. I believe experience comes easy, so (soft) skills and mindset are more important than years of experience. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, I would encourage people to respond if they think they can grow into the role, and they have the potential to become a Technology Strategy Lead
We recently added 3 younger people to the team, which consistent mainly of very experienced senior architects. The new joiners were extremely happy about how welcoming the team was, and how easy it was for them to ask questions, make mistakes, and get help from the more senior team members. The atmosphere in the team is extremely supportive, and we value different opinions.
Our employees can use our offers such as canteen, sport club and much more. You will also benefit from a highly attractive benefits package offering health and dental insurance, pension and other benefits. You will have flexible work hours, 6 weeks of vacation to ensure your work-life balance.
Would you like to join us?
We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so if this has piqued your interest, don't hesitate to apply as soon as possible.
Should you need more information about the position, please reach out via;
www.linkedin.com/in/ferdscheepers/