Job Description

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:


The Finance Solutions Office (FSO) in ISPL is in charge of providing the below services worldwide:

• Steer the end-to-end implementation of Finance projects by responding to Business Line and Finance & Strategy requirements in a timely manner
• Implement and maintain a harmonized Finance operating model across the Group with a particular focus on the roll-out of One Financial System(OFS),cornerstone of the F&S strategy


Within the Finance Solutions Office, the OFS Rollouts team is in charge of the following activities:

• Drive the migration strategy globally, along with the Finance Target Operating Model implementation worldwide, in full collaboration with ITG FRESH
• Execute migration projects relying on a global Migration Competence Centre (MCC) and the regional set up in EMEA, APAC and Americas
• Ensure Target Operating Model principles are applied and adapted when needed in the regions, in close collaboration with the Finance Academy


Job Title:


Project Manager - Rollouts


Date:


17-Jul-2024


Department:


FSS - Finance solutions office


Location:


Bangalore


Business Line / Function:


Finance & Strategy - FSS


Reports to:


(Direct)


Head of Finance Solutions Office (Mumbai)


Grade:


(if applicable)


AVP/VP1


(Functional)


Number of Direct Reports:


None


Directorship / Registration:


NA

POSITION PURPOSE
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The main responsibility of this role is to perform project management activities for the rollout of key projects within Finance and Strategy, with a special focus on our flagship project: the rollout of One Financial System suite of tools globally. The role involves working closely with the regional and central program managers to assist them to engage the contributing teams and obtain/produce the deliverables, securing the progress as per expected timelines and comply with the best practices.

Responsibilities


n Lead and drive Finance and Strategy projects, which respond to business & regulatory reporting requirements


n Act as a liaison between the Global/Regional program manager and contributing teams globally to drive the project management activities and deliver the objectives of the project.


n Actively support the project manager by contributing to the planning, scoping, monitoring of progress and issues, management of risks, collection of validation and tracking of aftercare actions by performing the necessary PMO activities at all stages.


n Enforce a strong project governance by sharing updates and KPIs with the project team and management, CXO's as per agreed governance models.


n Dynamically assist the project team to monitor the completion of tasks, ensure effective communication, continuous alignment of all contributors and timely running of governance routines.


n Ensure proactive management of project plan together with the program managers, effectively manage unplanned events, manage dependencies and critical path by raising alerts/escalating issues/reviewing the roadmap/proposing mitigation plan as necessary in a timely manner.


n Ensure Target Operating Model principles are applied within the project organization and updated when specific needs arise in close collaboration with Regional and Central Stakeholders

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
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At least 10 years of experience in project management and coordination of projects in complex organisational and multicultural environments with below skill sets:

• Experienced in the various phases (framing, study / design, execution, completion/closure).
• Ability to manage indirectly other project resources working under their own hierarchy, resources of various expertise/experience level.
• Ability to develop a culture of the planning, be able to keep a direction in order to meet the deadlines in an autonomous manner.
• Ability to propose for decisions with clear substantiation of pros and cons from sponsor perspective.
• Strong listening skills, Analytical Skills, interpersonal skills and ability to identify/impose compromise
• Knowledge of Banking and Financial services is a must, of accounting is desired
• Comfortable operating with a strong level of autonomy, self-driven
• Organised and delivery-focused, with attention to detail.
• Good communication and reporting skills


o Is able to articulate a message clearly and succinctly.


o Is able to tailor communication style to relevant audiences (i.e. communicate complex issues / matters in a simple understandable way).

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS (IF REQUIRED)
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n 10+ years of experience in Financial/Financial Services domain within Banking sector


n Experience of working in Global work environment across cultures appreciated


n Desktop office tools (Excel, Power Point, Teams, Word, Outlook) expertise

Skills Referential


Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)


Communication skills - oral & written


Ability to synthetize / simplify


Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving


Ability to deliver / Results driven


Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)


Ability to set up relevant performance indicators


Analytical Ability


Ability to develop and adapt a process


Ability to develop and leverage networks


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


Education Level:


Bachelor Degree or equivalent


Experience Level


At least 10 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)


Language: Fluent English