Senior Project Manager - Third Party Risk & Operational Resilience

About the role

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank's technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe, based in Bucharest. This senior project manager role drives the strategic execution of transformation initiatives across Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Operational Resilience, in line with regulatory expectations from the PRA, FCA, EBA and DORA. It involves cross-functional delivery, embedding resilience into business operations and overseeing programs that strengthen risk posture and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, multi-year TPRM programs using agile, waterfall or hybrid methods, aligned with PRA, FCA, EBA and DORA expectations.
• Assess, enhance and operationalise TPRM frameworks (due diligence, control assessments, risk concentration, lifecycle processes) and integrate them into enterprise risk and supply chain strategy.
• Oversee remediation programs closing regulatory gaps on ICT service identification, contractual uplift, register accuracy and Critical and Important Functions, with audit-ready evidence.
• Establish program governance, RAID processes, executive reporting and dependency management, and report milestones and KPIs to stakeholders.
• Drive change, process redesign and continuous improvement, using Power Apps, Copilot and AI analytics to improve transparency and efficiency.

Required profile

• 15+ years in financial services and consulting, with senior leadership roles delivering complex transformation programs across risk, resilience, operations or technology.
• Deep knowledge of TPRM practices and of PRA SS2/21, FCA PS21/3, EBA Guidelines and DORA.
• Proven ability to turn executive strategy into program plans, manage escalations and report to the Board.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams across the three lines of defense and influence of senior executives.
• Experience with contract remediation, ICT register uplift and AI-enabled risk monitoring.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible options.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days and bank holidays.
• Private healthcare and life insurance, meal vouchers and referral bonuses.
• Modern office, continuous learning and coaching, and support for mental and physical well-being.