Senior PMO Specialist

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

Job Description

The Senior PMO Specialist provides experienced PMO support across transformation workstreams, projects, and program activities. The role works closely with management, workstream leads, and project teams to maintain effective governance and controls, coordinate delivery information, and transform complex inputs into clear management insights.

Responsibilities

·       Implement and operate effective project, program, and execution-governance processes, templates, controls, and frameworks.

·       Manage and contribute to PMO activities including planning, reporting, governance, financial management, resource management, benefits tracking, value realization, risks and issues, dependencies, tooling, data quality, and delivery controls.

·       Coordinate and continuously improve reporting and control processes covering plans, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, costs, resources, benefits, and schedules.

·       Consolidate and quality-check information from multiple projects or workstreams and transform delivery information into actionable management insights.

·       Act as an effective liaison across Business, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and PMO stakeholders.

·       Support budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and value-realization activities.

·       Maintain and improve PMO tools, dashboards, reporting, and management information.

·       Prepare concise and decision-oriented materials for governance forums and senior management.

·       Support PMO Leads and workstream leads with planning, governance, reporting, analysis, and decision support.

·       Coach PMO Specialists and contribute to PMO capability development and knowledge sharing.

·       Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes, controls, reporting, data quality, tooling, and ways of working.

Required Skills

·       Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

·       A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, PMP, Agile) is beneficial.

·       Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in PMO, project, program or portfolio management, transformation delivery, consulting, or related disciplines.

·       Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.

·       Practical experience with governance, planning, reporting, financial management, risk management, and delivery controls.

·       Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

·       Practical experience with AI, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant PMO tools. Experience with Clarity is a plus.

·       Experience supporting large-scale transformation or migration programs.

·       Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders and priorities.

·       Broad PMO capability with stronger expertise in one or more PMO disciplines

·      Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

·       Business-fluent English, German is a plus.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced:

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace with flexible Work from Home options.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

Physically thriving:

• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.

Socially connected:

• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops, and more.

Financially secure:

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

We strive for a Culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.