Project Manager - Cutover Expert (f/m/x)

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.

As a member of the CutOver team, you will be part of the team responsible for CutOver activities.

Your responsibilities will range from following and executing existing processes, guidelines and implementing technical frameworks to provide data efficiently and responsibly. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders.

As part of your role, you will gain a thorough understanding of migration processes Extraction, Transformation, Load and Reconciliation (ETLR). Deutsche Bank is investing heavily in optimizing our business processes and regulatory outcomes by using data in the best ways possible on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and you will be directly shaping the strategy to do so.

Responsibilities:

• Planning project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning stakeholders deliverables.
• Accurately documenting and building and leading kickoff project meetings
• Effectively coordinating Communications process (Meeting arrangements, creation of generic email addresses, live events communication) across workstreams and all stakeholders involved
• Taking responsibility and accountability for high level & mid level plan preparation, Input delivery standards CutOver tool
• Setting runbook standards (prepare format of runbook,  explain it to Teams, identify person responsible for delivery  and then secure delivery of run books on time and on quality)
• Overseeing delivery monitoring (Live events reporting standards)
• Designing workshop standards and guidelines, cutover & shit plans consistency check.
• Supporting migration events as Trial Migrations, Dress Rehearsal & Go live execution
• Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, helping to communicate technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Skills:

• Prior Migration left to right knowledge (ETLR)
• 2+ years’ experience in PMO/Project Management.
• Understanding of process lifecycle flows
• Understanding of technical requirements to provision data and standard pathways
• A project management approach to taking on tasks, completing them in a structured way with an eye to either automating or improving processes
• Experience of working in an agile environment, practicing Scrum, Kanban, XP or SAFe
• Understanding of client/user needs, business dynamics and key challenges and how these drive potential solutions
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and fast changing environments
• Proven work experience as project manager, or equivalent position

Soft Skills & People Management Skills:

• Self-motivated with ability to work in virtual teams and matrix/global organizations including appreciation of different cultures during collaborating and sharing
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving experience and ability to grasp new concepts, provide insights and solutions.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organized with ability to commit and priorities work duties and tasks.
• Excellent communications and documentation/presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate across different divisions and coordinate across divisions
• Strong interpersonal skills and team approach
• Ability to define distinct achievable goals based on broad requirements

Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in business administration, economics and/or similar from an accredited college or university (or equivalent)
• AGILE Certification - optional

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you in managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-ups.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
• Hybrid working model with 40% remote work.
• Options for flexible working hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you in meeting personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

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.