Portfolio Manager

About our team

BCR is the place where you learn, grow, and contribute to shaping the future of banking. We are recognized as a school of excellence in banking, a top employer in the banking sector, and a team open to learning, where every colleague feels seen and valued.

We are hiring a Project Portfolio Manager to join our Change Portfolio Management team. This role is ideal for someone who understands how change happens in a complex organization from idea and prioritization, to governance, delivery alignment, reporting, and value realization.

As a Project Portfolio Manager, you will support the development, governance, and prioritization of a portfolio of change initiatives, ensuring that objectives are clearly defined, delivery approaches are aligned, and investment decisions are supported by relevant portfolio insights.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of banking process workflows, able to connect strategic objectives with operational execution and support continuous improvement within the portfolio.

How you will contribute

• The role acts as a facilitator between business and technical teams, helping shape delivery plans, assess implementation options, and ensure alignment between strategic priorities and execution;


• Support the governance, coordination, and prioritization of change initiatives across an assigned portfolio;


• Contribute to strategic planning, investment prioritization, and portfolio-level decision-making;


• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to clarify objectives, scope, dependencies, costs, and implementation approaches;


• Apply both Agile and Waterfall delivery principles, ensuring that delivery models are properly aligned with the change management process;


• Prepare clear portfolio reporting and insights for senior and executive stakeholders;


• Facilitate discussions around implementation solutions, risks, dependencies, and expected business outcomes;


• Map, review, and redesign workflows and processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and delivery quality;


• Promote strong governance, accountability, collaboration, and value-focused execution across the portfolio.

What will help you be successful

• 2+ years of experience in banking or financial services;


• At least 1 year of experience in portfolio management or 2 years of experience in project management;


• Strong understanding of strategic planning, portfolio governance, prioritization, and reporting.


• Good knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks;


• Experience working with executive stakeholders and preparing clear, decision-oriented materials;


• Strong process mindset, with hands-on experience or strong interest in process mapping, workflow analysis, and process redesign;


• Ability to work with ambiguity, structure complex topics, and connect business needs with delivery execution;


• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills;


• Advanced English and solid Microsoft Office skills.

Sounds like you'd be a good fit? Check out what we provide for our people

• An organization that values it's people with a vibrant and engaging culture;


• A modern and complex BI environment and a large community of IT experts and specialists


• A focus on personal and professional development opportunities;


• Flexible working schedule and work from home policy;


• Accessible & modern head offices in Grozavesti Area (For the time being, most of us work from home);


• Flexible benefit plan through Benefit online platform, that you can use on a vast variety of activities (meal tickets, tourism offers, trainings, books, fun activities, cash-out, etc.);


• Banking and private pension benefits;


• Private medical insurance;


• Up to 27 vacation days depending on your years of experience;


• Days off for unexpected events;


• Free day on your birthday.