Senior Portfolio Manager to drive strategic portfolio management
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Senior
Hybrid · On-site
The Senior Portfolio Manager role at Danske Bank requires extensive experience in strategic portfolio management within a complex organizational environment. Candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years managing complex technology portfolios aligned with overarching business strategies. Key competencies include strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable, high-quality reporting and decision-making materials for senior leadership, including quarterly and strategic updates. The role demands proven expertise in designing and implementing governance frameworks, portfolio management processes, and tools that enhance transparency, prioritization, and risk management. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels, particularly with executive leadership and the Tech Leadership Team. The candidate should be adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics, driving portfolio prioritization, and proactively identifying and addressing portfolio risks and issues. Process optimization capabilities are critical to establish robust decision-making foundations and facilitate efficient portfolio governance. A bachelor's degree is required, reflecting a solid educational foundation, complemented by significant senior-level portfolio management experience. The role is based in Copenhagen and offers an inclusive work culture with flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.
About the role
Role Summary
- Join Danske Bank's Tech Portfolio Governance Office in Copenhagen
- Drive the Tech portfolio to ensure oversight and prioritisation aligned with the bank’s strategy
- Enable the Tech Leadership Team (LT) to make informed, high-quality decisions
- Establish robust decision-making foundations and facilitate prioritisation across the organisation
- Senior role requiring strong stakeholder management and ability to navigate complex organisational dynamics
Responsibilities
- Manage the Tech portfolio to align with strategic objectives
- Provide high-quality reporting and monitoring for transparency and data-driven decision-making
- Support the Tech LT with quality insights, robust portfolio oversight, and clear materials for senior leadership and quarterly reporting
- Drive portfolio prioritisation, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and strategic goals
- Collaborate closely with the Tech LT team
- Design and implement effective portfolio processes, governance structures, and tools
- Identify and address portfolio risks, issues, and trends, ensuring timely communication and proactive management with senior stakeholders
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in portfolio management
- Ability to manage complex portfolios aligned with organisational strategy
- Strong analytical skills; able to translate complex data and insights into actionable materials
- Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks and portfolio management processes
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence and collaborate across all organisational levels, including executive leadership
- Experience with senior leadership reporting, including quarterly and strategic updates
- Strong process optimisation skills
Benefits
- Inclusive work environment and culture that encourages growth
- Flexible working hours and arrangements, including 1-2 days per week working from home
- Canteen with healthy and varied options
- Attractive benefits package: health insurance, pension, 6 weeks of vacation, 5 care days, and more
How to Apply
- Send your application as soon as possible; applications are processed on an ongoing basis
- Application deadline: Sunday 7th of December
- For questions, contact:
- Lone Orneborg Michael, Head of Tech Portfolio Governance Office: [email protected]
- Camilla Brahe Stenbæk, Head of CTO Transformation Office: [email protected]
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