PMO - Production Cluster

**Job Description - APAC**

**Note to hiring manager**:
Job Title:
PMO - APAC CTO Office

Date:
01/10/2024

Department:
ISPL ITP - Business Management

**Location**:
Mumbai

Business Line / Function:
ISPL ITP

Reports to:
(Direct)

Team Lead - APAC CTO Office

Grade:
(if applicable)

Assistant Manager

(Functional)

Head of APAC CTO Office

Number of Direct Reports:
Directorship / Registration

No

**POSITION PURPOSE**:
In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships..

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.
- excluding partnerships

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.- (Opens in a new tab)As part of the strategic offshoring strategy of APAC IT Production, we’re looking for a competent resource to set up the offshored support team for APAC CTO Office - Finance & PMO team. At the initial stage, the person will work closely with onshore PMO team to ensure smooth transition of knowledge transfer and progressively set up the foundation for the near-future offshoring opportunities.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Set up the offshore support team for APAC CTO Office - Finance & PMO team- Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and transition from the onshore resource- Collaborate seamlessly with onshore PMO to monitor APAC ITP budget & HC (both onshore & offshore)- Actively participate in the budget exercise- Provide support and oversight to ISPL PMO who managed APAC ITP account- Proactive in improving our process and practices- Invoice management**Competencies (Technical / Behavioral)**

**Technical**:

- In-depth knowledge of the IT budget management- Proficient in managing complex IT budget in a large banking organization- Ability to analyse and identify discrepancies in the financial reviews- A strong understanding of IT Infrastructure, networks, cloud platform, and databases.- Knowledge of finance tools and processes- Understanding of compliance and regulatory standards relevant to IT budget- Proficient in creating detailed documentation and developing robust budget management process**Behavioural**:

- Strong interpersonal skills essential, with an ability to build remote relationships- Experience in leading, motivating and managing internal and external resources- Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executive sponsors and stakeholders- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in high-pressure environments- Outstanding leadership, communication and time management skills- Self-driven and proactive (Capacity to take initiative)- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology environments- Capacity to work in a stressful environment- Strong ability to multi-task- Ability to foster a collaborative team environment and work effectively with cross-functional teams**Specific Qualifications Required**
- Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting- 5+ years of IT budget management experience in large banking organization,- Highly organized and agile with an ability to adapt to handle multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment- Proven ability to manage large-scale IT budget- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and achieve a common business objective- Good level of proficiency with MS Office and presenting to stakeholders- Proficiency in written and spoken English.