Laura Mateescu

Laura Mateescu currently serves as a Project Portfolio Manager at Alpha Bank, where she leverages her extensive expertise in IT Governance and Project Management to drive strategic initiatives and optimize project delivery across the organization. In her role, Laura oversees a dynamic portfolio of approximately 43 ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with the bank’s overarching business objectives and strategic priorities. Her deep understanding of portfolio balancing involves meticulous trade-off analysis, considering factors such as investment capacity, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and expected value realization. This comprehensive approach enables her to facilitate informed decision-making and maintain a healthy project pipeline that maximizes ROI.

One of Laura’s key contributions at Alpha Bank is her leadership in managing the project selection process, which involves evaluating around 155 initiatives annually. Her proficiency in frameworks like PRINCE2 and P3O® ensures that projects are governed effectively, with clear scope, deliverables, and risk controls. She excels in process re-engineering, streamlining project workflows, and implementing best practices for project assurance and benefits management. Her strategic planning skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams have been instrumental in achieving successful project outcomes, supporting the bank’s digital transformation and innovation goals.

Laura’s expertise extends to stakeholder engagement, where her strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration among business units, IT teams, and executive leadership. Her self-motivation and organizational prowess enable her to navigate complex project landscapes, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with key performance indicators. With her comprehensive skill set and industry-specific knowledge, Laura continues to add significant value to Alpha Bank’s project portfolio management, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence.