About the job

• The Program Manager's mission is to lead simple to complex programs or group of related projects to success, while coaching junior team members, and striving for the continuous improvement of the project management methodologies and associated tools and techniques. Develops and manages new and existing programs by recommending, monitoring or adjusting appropriate operating procedures to meet program requirements within the company

Your Main Activities Are

• Coordinate program activities including framing, planning and implementation to ensure cost, delivery, and quality targets are met according to company requirements and schedules
• Ensure meaningful program structure and governance, as well as management of key stakeholders, represent program in key meetings (OpCo, SteerCo) and report directly to project sponsors
• Ensure method is applied to frame and execute program and projects, or specific complex project streams, on time, on quality and on budget
• Lead meetings, workshops or internal trainings, using pertinent techniques and providing perceptive results
• Support organization or internal clients in implementing program and project outcomes and follow-up outcomes with clients
• Take responsibility for the delivery of presentations and reporting for clients and management
• Provide continuous support and coaching to the other team members
• Lead technical/operational launch project support at required locations
• Foster and contribute to continuous improvement mindset within the team and with client
• Ensure the efficient management of program, resources and budget

Profile and Skills to Success

• Masters degree in Business Management or related areas
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in Project Management and Consulting
• English fluent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage/facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training
• Ability to anticipate business/strategic evolution
• Client focused
• Creativity & Innovation/Problem solving
• Great communication skills - oral & written
• Ability to collaborate / team work

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:

Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

BNP Paribas ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Groups Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility - Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices. 

Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition(Opens in a new tab) and our Career path page(Opens in a new tab).

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.