Peter Balogh - Founder

Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

6 months

Munich, Germany

Founder

ITTD Space

Training Programs: Providing SAFe certification training and "BuildYour Own PMO" course, empowering professionals with actionable frameworks for organizational transformation.
AI Innovation: 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

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

I built a PMO and Governance team from the ground up in just 3 months, boosting project delivery speed by around 20% and achieving full compliance with regulatory standards.
I managed the end-to-end transformation of the Wirecard Acquiring platform into the Santander environment, delivering the project within 6 months.
I led a team of 12—including six Program Managers, a Portfolio Manager, and three Governance/BPM Managers—and, together with business owners, drove the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional strategic initiatives.
I expanded operations from Germany to LATAM and Spain, introducing comprehensive change management, project, and portfolio management frameworks with clear roadmaps, KPIs, financial and capacity planning, and executive-ready reporting tools to optimize decision-making.
I steered the successful completion of 400+ projects annually, from small-scale to multi-million Euro enterprise-wide programs, leveraging advanced analytics for project controls and implementing strong risk and opportunity management strategies.
I delivered Scaled Agile and leadership workshops as a SAFe SPC, supporting transformation and continuous improvement both internally and externally.
I facilitated executive decision forums, prepared quarterly strategic plans, and provided operational efficiency reports, ensuring clear visibility, alignment, and proactive issue resolution across the portfolio.

Jan 2019 - Present

6 years 6 months

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Trainer

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

I built and led a dynamic PMO team for Wirecard’s acquiring platform, shaping project and program management from the ground up.
I was brought in as the first project manager and grew the PMO into a high-performing team of 16, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
I managed large-scale, cross-functional programs across the EU and Asia, including complex portfolio migrations and new acquirer setups, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
I oversaw and guided project and portfolio management for the sub-division, handling around 200+ projects annually and driving alignment with business objectives.
I drove the creation and ongoing improvement of agile delivery processes, project governance frameworks, and best practices to support continuous transformation and operational excellence.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

EV5 ASP.NET MVC View Engine and Plugin System for. NET Core

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year

Owner and MD

XIT.ie

Operated 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

I was responsible for the management and technical oversight of three global feature streams of Citi's web UI for bank consumers: Reports, Inquiries, and File Services of Citi BE, Citi’s payment web interface.
I also functioned as a Subject Matter Expert for the Citi Direct BE platform on several additional projects.

Mar 2009 - Nov 2011

2 years 9 months

Dublin, Ireland

Application Development Manager

Ergo Software Solutions

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

3 years

Debrecen, Hungary

Lecturer

Debrecen University

Taught C# and .NET related courses, including: Application Design Patterns, Application Frameworks in .NET, C# language course, .NET Framework 101 course.

Jan 2004 - Mar 2009

5 years 3 months

Debrecen, Hungary

IT Director

Ygomi LLC

I led the R&D organization of 80-120 people to successfully deliver projects for BMW, Peugeot, and other automotive companies.
I introduced agile development and product management techniques to improve the performance of developer teams.
We created a successful 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, 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