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:

BNP Paribas India Solutions Limited has a division focused on local applications like desk booking tools, 

Facilities management, staff onboarding. These are primarily vendor solutions, combination of SAS and on-premise.

Job Title:

IT Project Manager

Date:

15-Apr-2025

Department:

CEP IT

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

CEP IT

Reports to:

(Direct)

Delivery Manager

Grade: 

(if applicable)

Manager

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

0-1

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to coordinate and drive IT projects across multiple teams, including AFMG, Architecture, Vendors, IT Management, IT Security, Compliance and Legal. The primary focus is on supporting and re-validating 12-15 existing applications, assisting in technical governance, and ensuring smooth collaboration between teams. The role also involves working closely with the CIO Office on transversal projects across the business. Will be expected to work independently with little supervision. 

The candidate does not need be a deep technical expert, but must have a good understanding of IT concepts, governance, and project ownership to effectively track progress, escalate issues, and ensure timely delivery. This role does not have direct reports but requires strong coordination and leadership skills to drive multi-disciplinary projects forward.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Governance

• Drive IT projects by ensuring clear ownership, governance, and accountability across teams.
• Identify who is responsible for what, define delivery timelines, and ensure teams stay on track.
• Facilitate regular progress reviews, reporting, and escalation as needed.

Application Support & Validation

• Support the re-validation of existing applications in architecture committees.
• Work with architecture teams to ensure applications comply with technical and governance standards.
• Maintain clear documentation of decisions, exceptions, and approval. 
• Create concise reports and presentations to update leadership on progress, risk and issues.

Technical Coordination & Operations Support

• Provide technical oversight and ensure smooth collaboration between operations teams, vendors, and architecture.
• Assist operations teams (who may not have deep IT expertise) by bridging the gap with technical teams.
• Track technical issues and ensure timely resolution by engaging the right teams.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the central coordinator between AFMG, Architecture, Vendors, and Operations.
• Work closely with the CIO Office to support business-wide IT projects.
• Conduct regular meetings, track progress, escalate roadblocks, and ensure alignment across teams.
• Strategic Project Support & Reporting
• Develop clear and concise reports on project status, risks, and next steps.
• Support the CIO Office in transversal initiatives by ensuring structured governance and execution.

(Nice to have) Create presentation decks for strategic IT initiatives and senior management.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Contribute to ISPL / Global organizational goals as per focus area.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Understanding of GCC, Software delivery life-cycle processes.
• Structured thinking – Break down complex IT governance and project challenges into actionable steps. 
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Onwership & Accountability – Take responsibility for driving projects forward without direct authority over teams. 
• Requisite technical skills to participate in technical discussions, to be able to understand and crystallize actions. 
• Excellent communicator - verbal & written.
• Resourceful to quickly understand complexities involved, simplify, and provide the way forward.

Nice to have Skills: 

·         Handson development/ business analysis experience.

·         Experience on AI machine learning. 

·         Facilitation skills for driving workshops.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

• 7+ years in IT project management, application support, or governance.
• Certifications (Preferred): PMP, ITIL, or equivalent.

This role is ideal for someone with strong project management skills, technical awareness, and the ability to drive IT projects forward by ensuring structure, governance, and accountability across teams.

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Communication skills - oral & written

Decision Making

Attention to detail / rigor

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to manage a project

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Ability to understand, explain and support change

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Education Level: 

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 7 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)