About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

Global Banking APAC (GBA) is committed to delivering growth and capturing market share in alignment with the global strategy, ensuring that revenues grow faster than costs and capital. 

To support this, GB APAC has established a new team, Strategy and Industrialization, with the mandate to:

• Drive business strategy and related initiatives to achieve profitable growth.
• Lead the transformation of the operating model, notably through offshoring and optimization of Front-to-Ops-to-IT-to-Finance processes, aiming at freeing up bandwidth, improving cost efficiency, enhancing scalability and robustness, with a view to support a sustainable and profitable growth.

Job Title:

Project Manager (VP)

Date:

05-Nov-24

Department:

Global Banking – Front Office

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

CIB

Reports to:

(Direct)

Head of Global Banking ISPL Competence Centre

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Head of Strategy & Industrialization – Global Banking APAC

Number of Direct Reports:

upto 3

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

This role is part of GBA industrialization program. The Project Manager will support: 

·         The build-up of the GBA ISPL platform.

·         The transition management of various offshoring initiatives, in full coordination and consistency with the overall program, as well as onshore teams involved in the initiatives.

·         The processes optimization through continuous improvement. 

This position will be based in Mumbai and may be supported on a need basis by external consultants.

Responsibilities

Project Management key responsibilities:

·         Coordinate with onshore project teams and GB APAC industrialization program to ensure consistency and full alignment across initiatives.

·         Ensure timely delivery of the projects within the set budget and scope.

·         Drive and track adherence to milestones, deliverables, and timelines.

·         Prepare and deliver project updates to stakeholders.

·         Ensure all Risk, Assumptions, Issues & Dependencies (RAID) are identified, documented, and addressed promptly.

·         Maintain project documentation with proper version control for controls and audit management.

Missions:

·         Platform creation:

o    Support the creation of the ISPL GBA Platform, working together with ISPL and regional functions (e.g. HR, Finance, Premises).

·         Accompany offshoring initiatives:

o    Drive in full coordination with onshore teams the outsourcing governance formalization (committees, follow-up, coordination with regions & territories).

o    Support initiatives in their offshore transition management (e.g. HR, Finance, IT, Documentation).

·         Continuous improvement:

o    Conduct post-offshoring reviews to evaluate performance against defined objectives, document lessons learned and execute action plans to improve project outcomes and optimize processes.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical:              

·         Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, with significant project management background, preferably in the financial services / banking industry.

·         Proven experiences in: 

o    Driving the implementation of Target Operating Models involving the execution of offshoring initiatives.

o    Reviewing value chains in the perspective of optimizing processes.

·         Previous experience in building new offshore platform is a plus. 

·         Strong ability to navigate within ISPL ecosystem, to ensure efficient roll-out, anticipate and solve potential roadblocks.

·         Ability to smoothly collaborate with onshore stakeholders to ensure smooth onshore/offshore articulation.

·         Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to lead initiatives with ownership.

·         Methodical, analytical, and organized, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·         Good interpersonal / communication skills and team player, with the ability to effectively influence and work with stakeholders at all levels.

·         Previous exposure to Global Banking streams and products is preferable.

·         Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

Behavioral:

·   Analytical & Multi-Tasking skills

·   Organizing and control of work.

·   Detail orientation

·   Adaptability,

·   Ability to work under pressure.

·   Strong presentation & communication skills

Specific Qualifications (if required): 

People management capability

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Organizational skills

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Adaptability

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Analytical Ability

Ability to manage a project

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

Education Level: 

 Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 12 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)