Tech Strategy Manager

Are you a tech flavored problem-solver and enabler of possibilities?

We are searching for the next star to become the go-to person driving Technology Strategy initiatives for one of the largest financial services providers in the Nordics. The position as Tech Strategy Manager offers a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful change across our Nordic IT organization, while providing an outstanding development platform and opportunities for you at If.

About the role

We are determined to be the most caring insurance company in the market. We always make sure that every customer is correctly insured and that we are right by their side when they need us. To succeed in our important mission, we are looking for you who, with competence and commitment, wants to contribute to a safer life for every single person and a positive direction for the whole society. Your main responsibilities in the role as Tech Strategy Manager will include:

• Leading projects and initiatives, ranging from strategic technology assessments and pre-studies to implementation activities across different IT and business units across If

• Conduct, document, and present analysis for decision-making in key technology initiatives

• Drive technology strategy process for If and Business Areas through strategic analysis, definition, anchoring, communication, and execution. Addressing questions such as:

  • What new technologies have a potential for If?

  • How could we scale technology capabilities across If?

  • What are the key areas where we can gain efficiency by using shared solutions?

We offer

In the same way that we place expectations on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If:

• An including work environment where everyone is welcome

• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics

• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment

• Possibility of a hybrid workplace

• Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities

• Great insurance benefits

• High pension savings

Who you are

We are looking for a person with experience in leading technology initiatives and transformations, who excels at structured problem solving, project management, communication, and stakeholder management. You are self-going and likely have prior experience from project management and facilitating roles and have a solid background in consulting or technology strategy.

You also have:

• 3-7 years’ experience of IT/Technology management consultancy

• Experience from leading projects with a proven track record

• A problem solving and analytical mindset with ability to structure, analyse and address complex challenges, including analysing business needs and concluding recommendations on how these needs can be met with a strong financial sense

• An engaging and responsive social networking style

• A sense of forward-thinking, vision and drive

• Technical knowledge with a “Curios-George” instinct and eagerness to continuously learn

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively (vocally and visually) towards business and IT colleagues, and write and speak English fluently

• Skills in working with multiple and diverse stakeholders to reconcile differing views into a common agenda, considering multiple perspectives and interests

• Dedication to build an inspiring work environment

• Bonus: Experience from the insurance industry and fluent in other Nordic languages

About the team

As a part of the Tech Strategy team you will work across If with the mission of supporting If colleagues by delivering meaningful strategic problem solving with long lasting value. Together we drive selected strategic initiatives throughout the Nordics and Baltics ranging from; development of technology strategies to transformation projects spanning across technology and business. Working at If is characterized as an informal but ambitious working environment, where we encourage personal development while keeping a good work-life balance.

Additional facts

Please send your application with your CV and personal letter to us as soon as possible since we go through applications continuously. Please note that work permit in Sweden is required.

The role is Nordic so travels to our other offices are a part of the role, however you will be stationed in our head office in Stockholm, Sweden.

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