UBB was established in 1992 through the merger of 22 Bulgarian regional commercial banks as the first and largest in terms of scale consolidation project in the Bulgarian banking sector. Since 2017, the Bank has been part of the Belgian bank-assurance group , currently the largest financial group in Bulgaria.
While invariably standing by our corporate values, we want to be the reference in the bank business through client-centricity in all our activities. We aim at achieving sustainable and profitable growth by fulfillment of our role in society.
Junior Project Manager
(at centralized country PMO)
Job Brief:
We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Junior Project Manager to join our team and to lead successful delivery of various projects typical for the Banking industry.
As a Junior Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing monitoring, and closing projects within budget and time constraints. You will also coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, manage risks and issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
The position requires an understanding of project management, organizational skills, leadership, and communication skills.
Requirements & Skills:
Masters degree in Project Management, Economics, Computer Science, IT or another related field
Fluency in English and Bulgarian
At least 1 year of experience in project management (preferably in the banking or financial services industry)
Ability to manage complex and cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Certification with international Project Management Standards (i.e. PMI (CAPM/PMP), Prince2, IPMA) (advantage)
Software development cycle expertise and knowledge (e.g. SDLC, ITIL) (advantage)
Systems integrations & data migration expertise and knowledge (advantage)
Proficiency in MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, M365
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Attitude:
Motivated to be part of a big organizational transformation
Open to work in and lead a cross-functional teams
Creative thinker with a vision. Fast learner
Analytical and problem-solving person with excellent communication & presentation skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, with good time management and adhering to deadlines.
Leader (without formal authority) and Influencer with good relationship management skills
Maintaining a positive attitude and respectful behavior even under pressure
Excellent in conflict/issue management
Self-driven and highly motivated in a dynamic environment and easily adapts to change
Responsibilities:
Lead End-to-End strategic Projects, Project teams and all activities to ensure that the project remains on track (i.e. schedule, quality, budget, resources, risks - full responsibility) and delivers desired results/benefits
Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate/collaborate with them on a daily basis
Align project objectives and deliverables with the organizations strategic goals and vision
Tracking progress and ensuring project milestones/deadlines are met
Assessing project risks and issues. Proposes measures, if necessary
Managing budgets and expenditures and maintaining source of information
Work closely with IT/technical leads to successfully deliver technical solutions, systems integrations, data migrations or process/systems implementation projects
Identify and manage changes, risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities
Constantly monitor, measure and report on project progress and results to all stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement activities that assure project is aligned with the business goals.
Ensure controlled handovers to users and business-as-usual processes.
Ensuring projects adhere to the approved frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
Constantly monitor, measure and report on project status, progress and results to all impacted stakeholders, PMO and senior management
Maintain and update project SharePoint and documentation
Collaborate with other Project Managers to share knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices as part of a Community of Practice.
You will find:
Excellent opportunities for professional and career development in one of the leading banks in Bulgaria
Competitive remuneration
Various opportunities for learning and further development of the professional skills and competences
Preferences for the bank products and services
Additional health insurance
Life/Accident Insurance
Food vouchers 55 EUR
Referral program
Additional bonus for important life events
Hybrid working model and flexible working time (for the employees in Head Office)
25 days annual paid leave
Sport card
Participation in a solidarity fund which helps employees and their families when necessary
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