Raiffeisen Romania is looking for a highly experienced and results-oriented Program Manager to join our dynamic Strategy & Change Management team.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee and drive complex, cross-functional programs from initiation to successful completion, ensuring they are aligned with our strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements.
If you are passionate about shaping the future of banking and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including Board members, ensuring transparent and effective communication, managing expectations and aligning interests
See the bigger picture, connect daily work to broader organizational objectives, anticipate risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Drive alignment and manage interdependencies of program objectives with organizational strategies and regulatory standards
Motivate, inspire, and guide multidisciplinary teams towards shared goals
Champion change management and facilitate smooth transitions
Provide regular updates to leadership, track key performance metrics, and deliver clear program status reports
Leverage your deep understanding of banking operations, financial products, and emerging technologies to drive impactful solutions
In our team, the Program Manager must:
Be a team player with can do mentality
Be proactive, able to take initiative
Possess a strong sense of urgency and act decisively to drive results
Be innovative and forward-thinking
Be resilient in the face of challenges
Be detail-oriented and organized
Ideal Candidate Profile:
University degree, preferably in Business, Finance, IT or related fields
Minimum 5 years of program/project management (preferably in the banking or financial sector)
Proven record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Takes full responsibility for program outcomes; holds self and others accountable for delivering quality results.
Experienced in budgeting and optimizing program outcomes within constraints.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, including engaging with Board members and senior executives
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the banking sector
Excellent communicator, able to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders
