IT Project Manager – Group Risk Solutions (all humans)

Make a difference in the financial life of millions of people: At Erste Digital you are co-creating the digital future, in which better financial health is possible. #believeinyourself

We are part of Erste Group – the largest banking group in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 2,500 branches and over 45,000 employees. Our more than 2,000 IT experts and enthusiasts are the bank's Digital Muscle.

Group Risk Solutions is the trusted IT partner for Holding, Austria and CEE Risk Management in Erste Group. Providing value to the bank and our customers with appropriate, modern and reliable risk management solutions is our mission. With our solutions we efficiently ensure regulatory compliance and provide all necessary data to allow the best possible risk decisions. We appreciate our diverse team of dedicated professionals who successfully implement digital change together.

We are looking for a new colleague for our team. We welcome somebody who likes to come up with solutions and ideas. We highly support a proactive approach, colleagues who are willing to take responsibility and follow their visions. If you like having space for self-realization, working in a great team and you are not afraid to grab any opportunity that might arise then YOU are our person. Let us know about YOU

What to do:

• Manage smaller to medium-sized projects and deliver results within budget constraints

• Identify key stakeholders, clarify roles and responsibilities, and manage them throughout the project

• Work with the business/product owner to come up with project scope, prioritize goals, and ensure timely deliverables

• Set up overall project planning & controlling, with a focus on managing the critical path

• Manage project risks and issues, and plan resources for work packages

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and team members in business and IT areas

• Manage IT solution providers, both internally and externally, to deliver specified results

You check these boxes:

• Advanced project management skills with minimum 3 years experience managing end-to-end projects in banking, IT, Telco or insurance industry

• University degree in economics, computer science, or related technical discipline

• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE); Scrum Master or Product Owner certification is an advantage

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a high customer orientation and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment

• Ability to handle and prioritize parallel tasks, respond to ad hoc requirements, and resolve conflicts without unnecessary escalation

• Possess process and solution orientation as well as strong presentation and communication skills

• General understanding of main banking business related regulatory requirements

• Fluency in English (verbal and written communication), additional knowledge of German and a Central European language as an advantage

Why you will like us:

• Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at Erste

• Interest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topic

• Health Centre – The Erste Campus operates a fully equipped health center that offers all employees a high standard of medical services during working hours.

• Employee benefits – Benefit from special conditions for financial services and insurances, supermarkets, clothing stores and many more.

• Employee Referral Program – Become a talent scout for career opportunities in IT. We are rewarding every successful referral for Erste Digital

• A competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted - the minimum wage for this position in accordance with the respective collective agreement is EUR 53.802,-- gross per year. But this is just a formality, we are more than happy to discuss your actual expectations.

The way we are:

Erste Group considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.