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Senior Project Manager

About the job

  • The Senior Project Manager’s mission consists in the definition, design and implementation of a solution that meets a new requirement expressed by a client, taking into account the resources allocated, the deadlines and the Group’s applicable best practices.

Your Main Activities Are

  • The candidate will be responsible for implementing both new initiatives and enhancements to existing functionality to meet business needs, regulatory needs and for overall platform maintenance/resolution of technical debt for the Prime Technology Perimeter 
  • Initiatives will support the Program Management and Transformation perimeter of Prime Technology to manage specific projects or transversal projects in partnership with the organisation
  • Specifically the candidate will be responsible for leading  key Global  initiatives. This role sits within the Global Transversal Program Management team, allowing for opportunities to explore other topics within Prime Technology and beyond
  • Defining high quality technical solutions in line with bank architectural standards within constraints of current technology platform.  This can include the exploration and implementation of new technologies with enhance product offering and provide BNP with a competitive edge
  • Seek simplification and rationalization of the business, systems and processes to improve straight-through processing 
  • Developing the platform whilst ensuring integrity of existing production processes
  • Will participate in all stages of development from high level design, estimation, through more detailed design, manage development, unit testing and delivery 
  • Progressing topics either autonomously or leading offshore developers, giving guidance, mentoring and further development of the team. Planning of resource usage in line with assigned budget and timelines
  • Engagement with BA/PMs to provide input into analysis tasks, and communication with business sponsors
  • Progress monitoring, reporting and escalation to ensure adequate management visibility of progress, risks and issues

Profile and Skills to Success

  • Bachelor Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or related      
  • At least 5 years of experience in Information Technology / Project Management and/or Business Analysis 
  • Advanced level of English, both written and oral
  • Ability to collaborate / teamwork
  • Ability to manage a project
  • Communication skills, both written and oral
  • Client focused
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Organisational skills

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Why joining BNP Paribas?

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 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.

· International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:

    • Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
    • Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
    • Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· 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 modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* 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.

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BECAUSE YOU'RE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO WANTS...

  • What if we told you that working in our Group isn’t quite what you might think? At BNP Paribas, we do a multitude of different jobs that are constantly evolving to meet the expectations of our clients and society as a whole. Whether through everyday tasks or major projects, doing one of our jobs means making a personal commitment to taking sustainable action.

  • Feeling good about your job means bringing your whole self to work and being who you are. It’s also about having the resources you need to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Both of these are major commitments at BNP Paribas.

  • At BNP Paribas, developing your skills is as important to us as it is to you. And the skills you learn with us will help you through the rest of your working life.

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