Peter Balogh
Head Of Pmo
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
6 monthsFounder
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 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
- 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 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
- 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 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
- 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 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
- 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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