Position Purpose

As a programme manager, you will act as a strategic architect to lead the effective rollout and localization of global learning programmes in APAC – ensuring they are relevant, well-executed, and aligned with both global strategy and regional priorities. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders – global, regional and local, to identify capability gaps, co-create impactful learning solutions, and drive a culture of continuous learning and development. Your role will be pivotal in aligning learning strategies with Global priorities and ensuring a future-ready workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with learning partners & territory L&Ds, HR teams to understand their strategic goals, people challenges and learning need as well as to build support and drive participation in programmes
• Provide consultative support to define and implement learning strategies that address critical skill gaps and support bank transformation.
• Serve as a bridge between business and L&D function to ensure the relevance and impact of learning initiatives.

Global-Regional Connector

• Be the primary point of contact between APAC and Global L&D Transversal Offer teams
• Bring a regional lens into global programme design conversations, and communicate global intent clearly back into the region.
• Act as a critical voice to ensure global content and delivery methods are adapted meaningfully for APAC markets
• Partner with regional teams to reflect cultural, regulatory and business nuances.

Market Insights & Best Practices

• Stay connected to external trends, peer practices and innovations in learning.
• Proactively bring relevant best practices, local success stories and emerging approaches into regional programme discussions – helping shape solutions that are forward looking and grounded in what works.

Programme Design & Management:

• Collaborate with internal / external vendors to develop, design and deliver high impact and fit-for-purpose learning solutions for our employees 
• Ensure learning interventions are innovative, engaging
• Propose customization and improvement for existing programs 
• Source for and select appropriate trainers (internal or external) that will deliver the necessary programs
• Liaison with external providers to negotiate cost effective learning solutions
• Execution of training programs 
• Support the rollout of enterprise-wide learning programmes and drive adoption within business lines.
• Prepare regular feedback evaluation reports
• Administrative follow-up in terms of programme logistics, training materials and nomination of participants. 

Tracking, Reporting & Insights

• Define clear success metrics and KPIs for each programme.
• Track programme uptake and engagement across markets – spotting trends, risks and areas needing support
• Review L&D Analytics to pull, clean and interpret data across systems and make data-informed decisions regarding programmes
• Share regular updates with regional and global stakeholders on what’s working well, what needs adjustment and where we’re seeing real outcomes.
• Capture and codify regional success stories or case studies that can inspire and influence global design.

Change & Culture Enablement

• Advocate for a continuous learning culture by promoting self-directed learning through ‘learning in the flow of work/ nudges’ and integrating digital learning platforms for knowledge sharing and blended learning journeys.
• Support change management efforts related to new systems, processes or capability frameworks.

Transversal Activities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders through planned meetings, conference calls and collaboration work and contribute to the success of projects involving a learning element
• Maintain a network of best in class training providers and share with the L&D Community within the region
• Contribute to the communication strategy of the campus through articles posted on newsletters and company websites

Competencies (Technical / Behavioral)

Technical skills

• Strong experience within L&D in designing and delivering high impact programmes
• Project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills (basic statistical techniques)
• Data storytelling skills 
• Evaluation techniques (Kirkpatrick model)
• Knowledge and usage of e-learning design and delivery
• Knowledge and usage of LMS or HRIS
• Microsoft office – Excel & Powerpoint

Behavioral Skills

• Strategic Thinking/ Planning
• Consulting & Listening 
• Strong team spirit and relationship skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Effective influencing & negotiation skills 
• Risk management skills 
• Able to work in a multicultural setting
• Strong organizational skills
• Good drive for initiative and a pro-active spirit

Key Competencies

• Experience working in a highly matrixed, global organization, preferably in financial services/ banking
• Appreciate the design as well as logistics aspect of the role
• Experience in instructional design

Specific Qualifications required

• At least 5-8 years of experience in Learning & Development in a multi-national organization with strong preference to MNC Banks.
• Experience with programme facilitation preferred
• Coaching / Diagnostic tool certification preferred

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

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Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year