Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Specialized Finance & Contract Management
Posted:  8/5/26
Office Location(s):  Klausdalsbrovej 601, Ballerup, Denmark
Job Description: 

Are you a seasoned Senior Project Manager with a deep understanding and passion for Specialized Finance? Do you thrive leading complex transformation projects that span Tax, Capital and Solvency Planning, Investments and Treasury, Investor Relations, Statutory and Regulatory Reporting, as well as Contract Management and Location Strategy within a CFO office?

Join Tryg’s Strategy Execution team, where you’ll be at the forefront of driving key strategic initiatives that shape our financial capabilities and governance across the Nordics. We’re looking for an influential leader eager to make a lasting impact by steering innovation in Finance beyond operations - delivering excellence where strategic finance meets business agility.

If you are driven by shaping the future of finance in a dynamic and stakeholder-rich environment, your next career breakthrough starts here!

 

About the job | Senior Project Manager – Specialized Finance & Contract Management

As Senior Project Manager within Tryg’s Strategy Execution team under the CFO office, you will lead end-to-end transformation programs that enhance and consolidate Specialized Finance capabilities across the Nordic region. You will be responsible for managing complex projects across multiple finance dimensions, including but not limited to:

  • Leading a project team working on strategic Target Operating Model transitions and transformation projects related to Tax planning and compliance, Capital and Solvency Planning, Investments and Treasury management, Investor Relations, and Statutory & Regulatory reporting.
  • Driving, following up, and executing on initiatives within Contract Management and Location Strategy topics as integral parts of the CFO area’s contribution to the broader corporate strategy.
  • Managing project governance, risk, stakeholder engagement, and delivery quality to ensure alignment with Tryg’s corporate and finance strategies.
  • Collaborating closely with subject matter experts across Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, IT, and external advisors to embed best practices and operational excellence.
  • Leading change management, communication efforts, and capability-building workshops to ensure smooth adoption and sustainable transformation within Tryg’s Nordic offices.
  • Acting as a mentor and advisor within the Strategy Execution portfolio, fostering a culture of strategic impact, innovation, and continuous learning.

Location: Copenhagen, with a role that involves strong collaboration across the Nordic region, including occasional travel.

 

About you | Experienced Senior Project Manager with strategic ambition

To excel in this role, you bring 5 years of hands-on project management experience, preferably in strategic finance transformation within large, matrixed organizations or top-tier consulting. You understand how to navigate the complexities of finance functions and have a proven ability to engage senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical outcomes.

Ideal qualifications:

  • Proven Senior Project Manager with 5+ years leading finance transformation projects
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to break down complex projects into ambitious milestones and actionable project plans
  • Structured and proactive in approach, ensuring smooth communication and alignment across leadership, peers, and project team
  • Ability to identify potential risks and work with project team to suggest mitigating actions to executive leadership
  • Experience with Contract Management initiatives and/or Location Strategy as part of finance or corporate transformation is desirable
  • Strong influencing and indirect leadership capabilities, demonstrated through successful engagement of complex stakeholder landscapes and effective collaboration with both senior executives and operational teams
  • Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and a Scandinavian language (Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian)
  • Educated in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, or related fields, combining analytical rigor with strategic insight
  • You are a proactive, structured, and decisive leader who thrives in ambiguity and is motivated by delivering lasting business impact

You are a clear communicator, an inspiring leader, and have an analytical mindset. You take ownership, work in a structured and proactive way, and are motivated by creating a lasting impact. 

 

About us | A Nordic leader in insurance 

Tryg is one of the leading insurance companies in the Nordics, with a strong focus on financial governance, digitalization, and strategic development. We are on a journey to build a more transparent, agile, and future-ready organization - you will be part of making that happen. 

 

Curious? | Join us in shaping the future 

Ready to grow your career and make an impact? Please, send your application and CV no later than 21 August 2026. We encourage you not to attach a photo to your CV. 

We invite relevant candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application today. Once the right candidate has been found, the recruitment process will be closed. 

For questions about the role, contact Claus Michael Svendsen, Head of Strategy Execution, at claus.svendsen@tryg.dk.

We encourage everyone regardless of gender identity, age, background, disability or origin to apply for the position. We are proud to have high employee satisfaction, strong professionalism and equal opportunities to develop your career in the Tryg Group. Tryg is the largest non-life insurance company in Scandinavia with activities in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Every day we strive – each in our own way – to create peace of mind and affect the lives of most Scandinavians. Read more at www.tryg.com