Position PurposeThe Project Manager role resides within the Change & Transformation team under the Client Delivery Division of BNP Paribas Securities Services (BP2S).
The Change Team services internal BNP Paribas Securities teams (Client Services, Back & Middle Office operations, Financial Reporting & Tax, Product and Transitions), clients, regulators and partners with external vendors.The role will require a motivated, results-focused person that has excellent project management and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Must be interpersonal, deal with different levels of stakeholders, a quick learner and confident dealing with all matters; Business domain, IT, Product, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Global Governance.The role of the Project Manager is to engage in, support and deliver on:Client / Business change projectsEmerging new business initiatives / projectsInternal / external technical change programsVarious continuous improvement programsThe position requires the Project Manager to:Analyse, plan, execute, monitor and deliver Business and / or IT projectsEstablish and agree scope, cost, schedule, resourcing with awareness to strategic objectivesImplement appropriate status reporting and communication planLead multi-disciplined teams uniting them in purpose across different jurisdictionsPlan and manage multiple and concurrent work streams across one or more projectsBe risk aware and meet compliance mandates ensuring protection of business operationsSecure business operational readiness, IT handover and attestations prior to go-liveRespect and assist the wider project community including contribution to best practicesResponsibilitiesClient Interaction:Establish trust and confidence in BNPP by clients through confident and competent management of client stakeholdersCollaborate closely with the client development team to ensure unified client management practicesAttend and chair (where required) client specific meetings - Steering committees, working groups, change forums, planning sessions, etc.Foster a strong and robust client relationshipProject Management:Project planning, management, quality, control and benefits realizationDirect and indirect management of project resources as requiredManage project risks and issues reportingAct as an escalation point for work stream issues, stakeholders and project sponsorMap, manage and communicate project interdependencies and impactsManage all change requests through a formally defined change management processEnsure deliverables are measurable and trackedEnsure the project is delivered on time and within budgetManage clear and effective communications to team members and stakeholdersBuild strong working relationships with stakeholders to gain an in-depth understanding of business processes, an end-to-end understanding of operating models including IT system flowDrive operational efficiency across all program activities and solutionsUndertake quality reviews of project deliverables to ensure they meet business needs and requirements, and adhere to the methodology, standards, and strategyPreparation of Steering Committee papers and reporting to the local management team and other relevant business and client forumsEnsuring the project team complies with relevant BP2S project management methodologies, audit, security and compliance requirements (BP2S currently uses Agile and Waterfall methodologies)Flexibility may be required in terms of working hours due to the fact that regular contact with the UK or Paris will be requiredTechnical & Behavioral CompetenciesProject Management:8+ years project management experience within Financial Services Industry5+ years hands-on Technology transformational change experienceWaterfall and Agile methodology experienceMS Project, PowerPoint, Excel - Intermediate / AdvancedBusiness:Prior financial services experience across any of Asset Management, Fund Administration, Superannuation or Life Insurance is highly desirableExperience in Custody, Middle Office and / or Back OfficePrior experience with delivering business operational change and transformationFinancial reporting, Tax and Regulatory experience - desirableB2B client transitions, client onboarding experience - desirableTechnical:Prior experience with process mapping, interface and data mappingPrior experience in Dev / Ops or application / IT service managementPrior experience working with data warehouse, SQL, BI reporting, unit pricing, reconciliation and / or accounting software - desirableBehavioral:Planning, Organising & Co-ordinating: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficientlyStrategic Thinking: Understands the business and anticipates business needs, reflecting this in the approach to current projectsDrive for Results: Continually focuses on achieving positive, concrete results contributing to business successDecision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.Client Focus: listens and understands the client; anticipating customer needs; giving high priority to client satisfactionNegotiation & Conflict Resolution: Negotiates & mediates sound agreements in situations where there are disagreements or differences in interestsBuilding Team Spirit: Building a supportive environment, where staff understand and work together to achieve team goals, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and enthusiasmDealing with Ambiguity: Ability to continue to be effective in ambiguous circumstancesAccountable: Accountable for the project and their actions and take responsibility for its success or failure.Adapt well to change: BP2S is a flexible and fluid organization so must be able to adapt well to changeOther / Specific Qualifications (if required)Degree qualified in IT, Business, or related discipline; and / or relevant work experience in a similar roleAbout BNP PARIBASAs the leading European Union bank, and one of the world's largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability.
We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community.BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization.Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness.BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgroundsBNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050.
The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at (1)****** or 9221 3026
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