IT PMO

Job Title: PMO

Department: WM CTO Office

About Business line/Function: Wealth Management

Position Purpose

Part of BNPP Wealth Management , the position is created within APS Domain under CTO Office division. The Candidate will play role as a PMO in WMIS IT Production landscape. Work collaboratively with ADM, APS , other PMOs to ensure process adherence on budget & projects, achieving key performance targets and supporting Division managers with analysis, projection with respect to budget, headcounts.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Budget, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure Timesheet , BL codes and monthly projection on budget is maintained and shared with management.
• Ensure all production projects comply with internal controls, regulatory mandates (e.g., GDPR) and internal audit requirements.
• Support audit activities by providing evidence of project governance and changing controls.
  
  

Project Governance & Methodology

• Maintain and continuously improve the PMO framework, standards, templates and tools for IT Production projects.
• Ensure consistent application of the bank's project management methodology (e.g. Agile‑Scrum hybrid).
  
  

Portfolio Management

• Consolidate the production‑project pipeline, track status, risks and dependencies across all applications & infrastructure teams.
• Produce regular portfolio dashboards for senior management and steering committees.
  
  

Planning & Scheduling

• Facilitate creation of detailed project plans (scope, milestones, resources, budgets).
• Coordinate with service owners, development, change‑management and operations teams to align schedules and release windows.
  
  

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, log and monitor project risks and issues; drive mitigation actions and escalation when required.
• Maintain a risk register specific to production continuity and regulatory compliance.
  
  

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare executive summaries for steering committees and ad‑hoc presentations for business stakeholders.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point of contact for project status, escalations and queries from IT, business units and external vendors.
• Foster strong relationships with Application Management, Infrastructure, Security and Compliance teams.
  
  

Continuous improvement

• Capture lessons learned; update PMO processes, templates and best‑practice libraries.
• Promote adoption of automation tools (e.g., project dashboards, workflow engines) to increase efficiency.
  
  

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Good understanding of budget, project governance is required.
• Proficiency in SDLC and Project Management principles
• A good leader with a problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, critical thinking to complete tasks and resolve conflicts.
• Capacity to challenge the status quo and convince based on facts
• Good Analytical and Presentation Skills for senior management
• Proficient in writing process, policy documents on problem and environment management related processes
• Good reporting skills. Knowledge in Power BI is good to have in IT landscape.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical Skills

Mandatory skills and behavior competencies

• Strong critical thinker with problem solving aptitude.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• ITIL certification
• Excel – Reporting , Dashboard
  
  

Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large and complex organization processes.
  
  

Skills Referential (Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

Optional Skill

• Power BI
  
  

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent oral & written skills.
• Effective leadership, planning and organization skills
• Excellent presentation skills
  
  

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  
  

Location: Chennai

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.