Peter Balogh

Head Of Pmo

Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
6 months

Founder

ITTD Space

  • Providing SAFe certification training and 'BuildYour Own PMO' course, empowering professionals with actionable frameworks for organizational transformation.
  • Leading the development of CVForge, DocForge, TaskForge, generative AI-powered applications designed to create CVs, documents, project scopes, and work breakdown structures.
  • Established ITTD Space as a platform for professional development and innovation in work management.
  • Delivering keynotes, PMO, and organizational development-related speeches.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 6 months
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  • Creating AI agent teams for project-related tasks, copilots, and automation.
Jan 2020 - Jan 2025
5 years 1 month
Munich, Germany

Head of PMO and Governance

PagoNxt Merchant Solutions, S.L. – German Branch

  • Built a PMO and Governance team from the ground up in 3 months, boosting project delivery speed by 20% and achieving full compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed the end-to-end transformation of the Wirecard Acquiring platform into the Santander environment, delivering the project within 6 months.
  • Led a team of 12—including six Program Managers, a Portfolio Manager, and three Governance/BPM Managers.
  • Introduced comprehensive change management, project, and portfolio management frameworks with clear roadmaps, KPIs, financial and capacity planning, and executive-ready reporting tools.
  • Expanded operations from Germany to LATAM and Spain.
  • Optimized decision-making with advanced analytics for project controls and implemented strong risk and opportunity management strategies.
  • Delivered Scaled Agile and leadership workshops as a SAFe SPC.
  • Facilitated executive decision forums, prepared quarterly strategic plans, and provided operational efficiency reports.
Jan 2019 - Present
6 years 6 months
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  • Delivering Scaled Agile Framework courses such as Leading SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, and Agile Product Management.
Aug 2015 - Dec 2020
5 years 5 months
Munich, Germany

Head of PMO Acquiring Processing

Wirecard AG

  • Built and led a dynamic PMO team for Wirecard's acquiring platform.
  • Developed project and program management processes.
  • Expanded the team from one project manager to 16 members.
  • Managed large-scale, cross-functional programs across the EU and Asia, including portfolio migrations and acquirer setups.
  • Handled around 200+ projects annually and ensured alignment with business objectives.
  • Created and improved agile delivery processes, project governance frameworks, and best practices to support continuous transformation and operational excellence.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
1 year
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  • Owned XIT.ie, Ireland's first escape/challenge room start-up.
  • First in the world to implement augmented reality in a team-building environment.
Nov 2011 - Mar 2015
3 years 5 months
Dublin, Ireland

Technical Program Manager / SME

Citi

  • Managed and provided technical oversight for three global feature streams of Citi's web UI for bank consumers: Reports, Inquiries, and File Services of Citi Direct BE.
  • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert for the Citi Direct BE platform on several projects.
Mar 2009 - Nov 2011
2 years 9 months
Dublin, Ireland

Application Development Manager

Ergo Software Solutions

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009
3 years
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  • Teaching C# and .NET-related courses at Debrecen University, including Application Design Patterns, Application Frameworks in .NET, C# language course, and .NET Framework 101 course.
Jan 2004 - Mar 2009
5 years 3 months
Debrecen, Hungary

IT Director

Ygomi LLC

  • Led the R&D organization of 80-120 people to deliver projects for BMW, Peugeot, and other automotive companies.
  • Introduced agile development and product management techniques to improve team performance.
  • Created a portfolio of product offerings for semi-automated call center agents for various automotive companies and McDonald's.
Jan 2004 - Oct 2004
10 months
Debrecen, Hungary

Senior Consultant/Lead Architect

EPAM Ltd.

Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
5 years 1 month
Debrecen, Hungary

Senior Software Developer

Inform Media Ltd.

Summary

I am an accomplished Head of PMO and Program Director based in Munich, with extensive expertise in the tech and software development industry for 25 years, including 5 years in the automotive industry, 5 years in banking, and 10 years in payments.

I lead a team that successfully oversees 400+ projects annually and manages high-impact programs with cross-functional product/engineering teams. I enjoy operating in a global setting and leading programs across Europe, LATAM, and Asia.

Coming from a strong technical background in software development, R&D and enterprise-wide transformations, I have progressed through roles in leadership and PMO management, driven by a passion for effectively organizing work and enabling teams and organizations to turn their dreams and strategic visions into reality.

Currently I am turning my expertise in both agile and traditional management methodologies into Gen AI-based solutions and trainings within ITTD Space.

Languages

Hungarian
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

University of Natural Sciences

MSc · Software Engineering and Mathematics · Debrecen, Hungary

Certifications & licenses

Certified SAFe Program Consultant

Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

PMI ACP

PMI PMP

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