Job Title: Senior project manager 

Department: ISPL ITG Payment services

About Business line/Function: 

IT Payment Services department, the worldwide reference for payments in the BNP Paribas Group. We are working on the many applications used worldwide using various technologies and working in Agile methodology.

Position Purpose: 

The Senior Project Manager will coordinate activities related to the third-party software package that supports the Global Cash Pooling platform. The role aims to ensure proper follow-up of vendor deliveries, business requests, defects, testing activities and release coordination, in close collaboration with the Paris-based Program Direction team and the various Cash Pooling application teams. The position contributes to securing timely delivery, effective stakeholder alignment and successful integration of the software package within the overall program governance framework.

We will be working closely with our onshore team based in Paris as an extended team. The software package is a core component of our Cash Pooling system. The candidate will therefore need to be highly organized and demonstrate strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the various teams involved in, or connected to, the software package.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

       Work closely with the Paris-based Program Direction team to coordinate activities related to the third-party software package and contribute to the successful delivery of the New Global Cash Pooling Platform program.

       Monitor the vendors timely delivery of tasks in line with the priorities agreed with the Business.

       Follow up on Business requests related to the software package, ensuring that requirements are properly defined and that requests are accepted, understood, estimated, and planned by the vendor.

       Coordinate directly with the Software Integrator for version deliveries across the different environments, in alignment with the other Cash Pooling teams: NTPI, NewRef, Integration Layer, and Legacy.

       Track and follow up on defects and bug resolution.

       Monitor Business acceptance testing activities.

       Define, implement and monitor software package KPIs within the program governance framework.

       Monitor component obsolescence to ensure service continuity, in coordination with the Software Integrator.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate work and delivery status
• Effective in collaborating with other teams and getting tasks move ahead 
• Adhere to timelines set for delivery.
• Open to adaptation of new technology, learning and implementation within the project.
• Exposure to working with onshore teams (European teams will be desirable) 

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

       Strong project management and coordination skills in complex IT environments.

       Good understanding of IT delivery lifecycle, including planning, testing, release coordination and defect follow-up.

       Experience in working with third-party vendors and software package delivery.

       Ability to track priorities, risks, issues, KPIs and action plans.

       Strong communication, stakeholder management and reporting skills.

       Analytical, proactive and result-oriented mindset.

       Team player, adaptable and able to work with distributed onshore/offshore teams.

Specific Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years of experience along with Bachelor's Degree - in IT, Computer related field or equivalent experience.

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Other Skills:

-          Agile methodology exposure

-          Knowledge of banking products is a nice to have

-          Proactive mindset

Behavioral Skills: 

• • Communication
  • Analytical Ability
  • Team Player

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Location: Chennai

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Unions 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 Groups commercial & personal banking and several specialized 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.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Unions 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.

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. 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.