Job Title: VP – Sr. Program Manager

Department: CEFS IT

About Business line/Function: CEFS

Position Purpose

Provide Delivery leadership and manage portfolio of Applications in Client Life Cycle Management

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Execution & Delivery: Full ownership and responsibility on project delivery with strong governance - ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle from inception to post-launch review.
Strategy & Planning: Develop program roadmaps, defining goals, objectives, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with the bank's strategic vision.
Technology and Architecture: Review design and tech solutions. Provide guidance to team on target state tech solutions on best practices and industry tech standards.
Leadership & Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams (tech, product support, operations, business), manage interdependencies between projects, and provide guidance to PMs, Developers and BAs.
Risk & Compliance: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, and governance frameworks.
Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with all levels, including executive leadership, providing updates, managing expectations, and driving consensus.

Contributing Responsibilities

Proven leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Deep understanding of banking processes, financial regulations, and risk management.
Experience with large-scale software implementations or digital transformation programs.
Strong communication and presentation abilities for executive reporting.
Relevant Project/Program Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are often required.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Strong knowledge of Technology in Banking
Strong knowledge of Design and Architecture of Platforms (inhouse and vendor)
Strong knowledge of Software Development lifecycle (Agile and Waterfall)
Strong Collaboration skill to work in a global landscape.
Excellent organizational skills – manage priorities; handle issues and manage stakeholders.
Make effective presentations to senior managers.
Handle Transformation of Legacy systems.
Innovation and Process improvement experience

Specific Qualifications

Engineering Degree in Computer Science/MBA in IT or Finance

Technical Skills

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills, and abilities)

JAVA/Jee/Microservices
SQL/DB
DevOps/Cloud/Infrastructure
Design Principles

Behavioral Skills

Communication
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Quick Learning

Education Level: Engineering Degree in Computer Science/MIS

Location: Bangalore, India

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 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 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.

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.