VP - Project Management

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

Financial Shared Services (FSS) Platform is responsible for production and reporting activities which are delivered to onshore teams focused on fronting activities. It also provides offshore support to nearshore teams, thus fostering standardization and transformation. It is split into three verticals i.e., APAC Regional FSS, Head Office FSS and World Wide FSS

Job Title

Vice President

Date

6th Aug, 2024

Department

Transformation Office

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function

Financial Shared Services

Reports To

(Direct)

Head, COO Transformation Office

Grade

(if applicable)

VP 1

(Functional)

Number Of Direct Reports

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

This position is for a role for Senior Project Manager to drive and lead major transformation projects ensuring their contribution to the Finance function's ambitions and strategy.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Drive re-engineering and process improvement initiatives for the ISPL finance teams yielding benefits around efficiency, risk mitigation, digital and technology based solutions
• Monitor transformation project portfolio and ensure relationship with various stakeholders and partners.
• Design Target operating Model, Create RACI and conduct risk assessments for migration of respective processes /services from various locations across globe to Finance shared services
• Individual should have strong understanding of project life cycle and must be able to manage multiple finance projects across globe
• Must be strong in analyzing problem statements and capable of arriving to a solution
• Update and document all changes as per Organization procedure and change control framework.
• Ensure that the quality, service and compliance parameters are reported at required levels.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical

• Strong Project Management knowledge. PMP, Prince2 Certifications preferred.
• Must be efficient in MS Office, Microsoft Project, Visio and SharePoint
• Strong understanding of reengineering tools. Lean, Six Sigma – Good to have skills.
• Knowledge on BI tools (Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau is an added advantage)
  
  

Behavioral

• Excellent Dashboard and Reporting skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
  
  

Specific Qualifications (if Required)

12+ or more years of experience in project management / business analysis and / or reporting in financial service industry

• Demonstrated ability to work and research/resolve issues independently while sharing best practices and knowledge with team
• Strong interpersonal skills, exceptional relationship building and influencing skills
• Positive attitude and desire to work in a team-based collaborative environment
• Former experiences within a Finance function in Banking and Financial Services
  
  

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Personal Impact / Ability to influence

Organizational skills

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to manage a project

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Education Level

Chartered Accountant

Experience Level

At least 10 years