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Senior Project & Program Manager | Financial Services | Digital Transformation | PMI-PMP

Steinsel, Luxembourg
Worldwide
MA, New Bulgarian University
Steinsel, Luxembourg
Worldwide
MA, New Bulgarian University

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InnovationApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)BankingSoftware as a ServiceComplianceIT Portfolio ManagementProject ManagementProgram Management ProfessionalProduct Information ManagementProject Portfolio ManagementProject Risk ManagementTransition ManagementSoftware Project ManagementSystems IntegrationVendor Relationship ManagementWorkflowsWorkflow Management SystemsFinance TransformationGlobal Financial ServicesB2b SoftwareEvent Driven ArchitectureCore BankingClient OnboardingApi ManagementProduction Information Management System
Project & Program Management
Extensive experience delivering large-scale initiatives using PMI-PMP, Agile, SAFe, and traditional methodologies, including multi-million projects for financial institutions across Europe and the Middle East.

Finance Domain Expertise
Deep knowledge of financial services industry, retail and commercial banking, private banking, payments schemes, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, card processing, issuing and acquiring, Visa/Mastercard, and digital wallets.

Digital Transformation
Proven leadership in driving process re-engineering, optimizing system scalability, implementing innovative solutions and new Target Operating Models for financial institutions.

Stakeholder Management
Building trust and alignment with C-suite executives, board members, and global teams across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.

Vendor & RFP Management
Leading RFP processes and vendor evaluations for complex, multi-vendor integrations in financial and technology sectors.

Compliance & Regulatory Leadership
Expertise in PSD2, AML, KYC, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and sanctions compliance for global financial ecosystems.

Project Management Tools
Proficiency in MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello, and performance tracking systems for structured PMO dashboards and RAID logs.

Payment Systems & Schemes
Hands-on experience with SEPA CT/DD, SEPA Instant, VISA, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, BACS, and instant payment solutions.

Core Banking & Portfolio Migration
Experience overseeing bank and card portfolio migrations, implementation of core banking platforms, and integration of new banking solutions including current and saving accounts and loans.

AI & SaaS Platform Development
Design and implementation of AI-powered API integration platforms, automating complex business workflows for global SaaS customers and driving product innovation.

Languages

BulgarianNative speakerGermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentFrenchBasic knowledge

Project history

Founder

APIDNA
Leading the strategic development of AI-powered platforms for global SaaS clients, leveraging customer insights to drive product innovation. Designed and implemented an AI-powered API integration platform, automating complex business workflows for SaaS customers. Led cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, improving product adoption rates by 20%.

Principal Consultant / Senior Project Manager

NPROCONSULT
Led full setup of new banking branches and distribution offices in two EU jurisdictions, managing all streams including legal, regulatory, HR, IT, facilities, and operations. Directed end-to-end project lifecycle, coordinated across multiple entities (Luxembourg HQ, Ireland, UK, and Portugal), oversaw corporate setup activities, established cross-functional governance, and managed external vendors. Also planned, executed, and delivered payment system projects, led card portfolio migration initiative for over 5 million cards, managed certifications with VISA and Mastercard, and developed new Target Operating Model for payment processes. Additionally managed implementation of SEPA, BACS, and instant payment solutions, and led group-wide key projects driving digital transformation across multiple financial institutions in the DACH region, Finland, and Denmark.

Manager - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Led strategic projects for financial institutions in Europe and Middle East, including UBS in Switzerland and NI in UAE. Directed compliance-driven transformation programs, managed portfolio migration projects, collaborated with C-level stakeholders, and directed cross-functional teams using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Business Consultant

Adneom
Way4 Lead Business Analyst and Senior Project Manager for a leading company in Europe. Captured business requirements, performed gap analysis, created functional requirements, defined and executed test cases. Led design and implementation of an award winning payment solution for a customer in Belgium, managed Card Product design and launch for a Tier 1 bank in Europe, and led successful migration of 10 banks.

Business Analyst

ING Bank N.V. - Sofia Branch
Executed hybrid project management and business analysis role. Responsible for drafting and managing budget, planning and scheduling project timelines and milestones, tracking project deliverables, and proactively managing changes in project scope. Projects included implementation of acquiring services for Tier 1 customers, migration of locally hosted applications to an outsourcing center, local regulatory reporting to Central Bank, and enhancement in the Core Banking System (GBS).

Head of Business Analysis

Eurobank EFG
Managed a team of 5 FTEs, identified and solved issues and conflicts within the team. Leveraged internal knowledge and technical/business skills, development of personal skills. Achievements include building and development of a team of business analysts, successful implementation of MiFID regulatory requirements, and implementation of SME loan disbursement automated workflow systems.

IS Auditor

Eurobank EFG International
IS Auditor for Eurobank IS International Audit Team, performed annual audit within Group subsidiaries on various bank applications, SLAs with third-parties, system availability, processes, and internal SLA. CISA standards and best-practices applied. Covered IS Audit in Poland, Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria, major bank applications including CBS, CMS, and application workflow.

Project Manager

Eurobank EFG
Project Manager of small to large complex software implementation projects including integration and implementation of new core banking solution, banking portfolio migration, current and saving accounts, and loans. Defined project success criteria, identified and managed project dependencies and critical path, and continually managed project stakeholder expectations.

Business Analyst

Eurobank EFG
Business Analyst role at Eurobank EFG, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Certificates

PMP

PMI

2016

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