Program Manager

Job Title: Head of IFS Australia and New Zealand IT

Department: CIB 2S

About Business line/Function: Securities services department of CIB - IFS-Australia and New Zealand IT Supports Fund Accounting, Unit Pricing and Custody services to AU-NZ financial markets and players.

Position Purpose: We are seeking an experienced IT & Change Leader to Head the IFS Australia & New Zealand IT organization, overseeing a team of 80+ professionals. In this role you will drive the delivery of high-quality, on-time solutions across a portfolio of complex, enterprise-wide programs, while collaborating closely with both global and local stakeholders. The successful candidate will blend strategic vision with operational excellence, ensuring robust governance, effective stakeholder management, and seamless execution within our global matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Program Delivery - Own end-to-end Delivery of Strategic IT programs and Initiatives aligned with global business objectives
• Stakeholders & Governance - Serve as the main liaison between delivery teams, Global IT and business leaders. Run steering committees, KPI tracking and stakeholder reporting.
• Team Leadership - Inspire, develop and retain a team of 80+ engineers, analysts and PMs. Champion Agile delivery models as needed.
• Technical Modernization - Lead legacy‑system re‑platforming to cloud‑native, micro‑service/API architecture; oversee data‑modeling, migration, DevOps and cloud practices
• Domain Expertise - Apply deep knowledge of Fund Administration, custody, trade settlement, corporate actions & SWIFT to align technology with regulatory and business needs.
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment
• Ability to develop others & improve their skills
• Ability to develop and adapt to a process
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Capital Markets Expertise: Knowledge of Fund Management, Custody and Settlement Processes
• Platform Modernization: Experience in re platforming Legacy systems, to cloud native microservices based or API driven Architecture
• Experience in Devops and Cloud practices
  
  

Specific Qualifications

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in managing complex, Multiyear IT programs (Infrastructure, Application Development, or Digital Transformation)
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders across Europe & APAC in both IT and Operations
• Proficient in Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid Delivery models
• Track record of building high‑performing teams, coaching talent and fostering collaboration
  

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Ability to deliver / Results driven
• Strong Communication, Analytical, and Problem-Solving skills
• Ability to share / pass on knowledge
  

Education Level: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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, color, 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.