Copenhagen, Denmark
Step into the role of Lead Project Manager in Group PMO at Saxo Bank and help steer some of the most business‑critical and complex initiatives in the bank. You’ll be at the center of how we drive transformation, with real influence on what we deliver and how we deliver it.
You will become part of the project management team in Group PMO - an engaged and collaborative team responsible for delivering high-quality project execution, portfolio transparency, and governance. As a team we are known for spirit, trust, and execution excellence. We work across the entire organisation and support both strategic transformation and operational change.
In this role, you’ll take end‑to-end ownership of complex, cross-functional projects within areas such as regulatory and compliance, platform and infrastructure initiatives and product and pricing launches. You’ll set direction and drive delivery with structure, clarity, and confidence, acting as a senior sparring partner for stakeholders at all levels. You’ll own facilitation, risk management, and stakeholder alignment – and be expected to challenge, influence, and make things happen.
The position is based in Copenhagen (HQ), with limited travel expected. Physical presence will be required. Relocation will not be provided.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver complex, high‑impact projects across the organization
Own governance, planning, financials, risks, and reporting – and keep everyone aligned on status
Drive cross‑functional stakeholder alignment and clear decision‑making
Mentor and support other PMs within Group PMO and help raise the overall bar
Contribute to developing and maturing our project management frameworks and standards
Your profile
You are a highly experienced Project Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys engaging with stakeholders at all levels. You communicate clearly, challenge constructively, and bring structure into complexity. You are proactive, resilient, and comfortable taking leadership in situations where direction is needed. You collaborate naturally across functions and act as a trusted advisor for management.
Qualifications & experience:
8+ years of PM experience delivering large, complex projects
Strong stakeholder and communication skills
Experience in cross functional project delivery in complex organizations
Experience from the financial sector is a plus
Strong command of project planning, governance, and reporting tools (Monday)
Excellent facilitation skills
We get curious people invested in the world
When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.
When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.
At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!
How to apply :
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of PM experience delivering large, complex projects
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills
- Experience in cross functional project delivery in complex organizations
- Experience from the financial sector
- Strong command of project planning, governance, and reporting tools (Monday)
- Excellent facilitation skills
What We Do
At Saxo we believe that when you invest, you unlock a new curiosity for the world around you. Discovering an intuitive desire within to actively learn, explore, and ask questions, you will engage with new companies, new communities, maybe even new countries. You could call this an appetite or passion for new knowledge and skills. We call it curiosity. Ultimately everything we do as a company is focused on getting curious people invested in the world by giving our clients more ways to make more of their money. We began in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1992 with a clear vision: to make the global financial markets accessible for more people. In 1998, we launched one of the first online trading platforms in Europe, providing professional-grade tools and easy access to global financial markets for anyone who wanted to invest. Today we are a well-capitalised Danish (EU) bank with top capital ratios and positive rating from S&P, trusted by over 1.2 million clients. As an international award-winning investment firm for investors and traders who are serious about investing, our clients enjoy regulated and reliable access to over 71,000 financial instruments on our industry-leading platforms. Keeping our headquarters in our beloved Denmark, we have expanded our reach to having more than 70 nationalities employed in offices in 14 countries. We are proud of our Scandinavian heritage and we are committed to the values of trust, fairness, and security. We believe this gives our clients the confidence to be adventurous and curious. Curiosity can lead you to places you never could have imagined. When you invest, you stimulate the mind, you see new perspectives, and you broaden your horizons. Personal transformation is inevitable as you develop a sincere interest and curiosity for not only the world, but also for others. At Saxo our greatest hope is for everyone to become engaged, to feel empowered, and to Be Invested
