Project Manager / Scrum Master / Transition Manager – Banking Domain, Tietoevry Create (m/f/d)

Job Description

About The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and support banking-related projects, agile teams, and organizational transitions. This hybrid role combines the strategic oversight of a Project Manager, the agile facilitation of a Scrum Master, and the change leadership of a Transition Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

As A Project Manager:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of banking projects (e.g., payments, Swift integration)
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across cross-functional teams
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives
• Support Product Owners in backlog refinement and prioritization
• Remove impediments and foster team productivity
• Lead end-to-end delivery of banking projects (e.g., payments, Swift integration)
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across cross-functional teams
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives
• Support Product Owners in backlog refinement and prioritization
• Remove impediments and foster team productivity

As A Scrum Master:

• Coach teams on Agile/Scrum practices and tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams)

As A Transition Manager:

• Plan and execute organizational transitions (e.g., ramp-up of new teams, mergers)
• Develop transition plans outlining scope, goals, risks, and dependencies
• Engage stakeholders and manage change communication
• Ensure smooth onboarding and integration of new resources

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in banking or financial services (minimum 3–10 years depending on role)
• Strong understanding of payment systems, Swift MT/MX, SEPA, and banking standards
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments; SAFe certification is a plus
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, risk management, and release planning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, or related field

Nice To Have:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) certifications
• Experience with transformation programs across geographies
• Knowledge of tools like Kendis, MS Project, Power BI

Additional Information

At Tietoevry, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity.

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