Junior Project Manager (at centralized country PMO) Ref:HQ1280 София

Junior Project Manager (at centralized country PMO) Ref:HQ1280
София

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 КВС, currently the largest financial group in Bulgaria.

At UBB we share values such as trust, equity and inclusion, by taking the responsibility to our employees and to the society extremely seriously. We strive to be a role model by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration and by creating an environment where every employee feels heard and appreciated. At UBB we firmly believe that people are our greatest asset and the driving force for our company to pursue the excellence wehave been striving for. The company is convinced that the ultimate goal must always be meaningful and in sync with our company core values. We will be happy if you would share your uniqueness and become part of our team, where together to be First.

 

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 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:

Master’s 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 and merger

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 organization’s 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 organisations 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

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

Share your future with us!

Please, send your CV by using the button “Apply for this job” on the bottom of the page.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be treated under strict confidentiality. Personal data are under special protection in accordance with the Law for Protection of Personal Data.