Transversal Project Manager Global Banking Americas

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2025. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

**The position at a glance**

Global Banking is one of the three main global businesses in CIB. With an organization in each region, Global Banking offers a full range of products and services to BNP Paribas’ Corporate and Institutional clients globally, including debt financing solutions, mergers and acquisitions, primary activity on the equity markets and transaction banking solutions. Global Banking is also entrusted with the Coverage of the Corporate clients in the region, with the mandate to provide them with the breadth and depth of the bank’s services.

The COO office of Global Banking Americas (GBA) works in close partnership with the leadership of Global Banking and CIB across business and functions in the Americas region and globally to drive the development and implementation of GBA’s strategic objectives and industrialization plan.

The Transversal Business Management team reports to the COO of Global Banking Americas and supports the group with transversal topics that enhance the effectiveness of the product and client teams, deliver implementation of the industrialization initiatives of the GBA platform in full alignment with the global strategy and execute on a variety of projects to support further growth, increase operational efficiency with optimal use of resources and minimization of risk.

**In detail**

The team members are responsible of the following activities:

- Projects
- Follow up and coordinate the portfolio of transversal GBA initiatives.
- Lead, oversee, execute or contribute to GB transformation and industrialization projects to deliver efficiency, support GBA growth or reduce operational risk.
- Develop and implement project plans, including business case, project scope, objectives, deliverables, governance, timelines, and budgets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including and not limited to business, IT, operations, finance, HR, compliance, legal and global project/business teams, to ensure project success.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
- Analyze data to support decision-making and drive project outcomes.
- Prepare and present project reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Business, Process & Data Management
- Develop a thorough understanding of the business covered (organization, people, roles, drivers, workflow).
- Act as a strategic partner for the business line heads to help them build the business strategy, optimize their internal governance and anticipate regulatory hurdles.
- Deliver data-driven insights and analysis to support various presentations, business case development, performance analysis and strategic planning. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the data used and adapt the content to the audience.
- Assist and provide excellent support on various business ad-hoc tasks.
- Recognize opportunities for industrialization of data and processes and come up with efficient solutions to drive change.

**CANDIDATE SUCCESS FACTORS**:
Results and Impact: Focuses on achieving results and delivering high-quality projects within established timelines and budgets.

Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrates strong leadership skills, create trust with colleagues and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.

Communication: Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, facilitating clear and effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels.

Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and manage complex projects efficiently.

Adaptability: Shows flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.

Work conditions: This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday. This position requires little travel.

**The strengths and skills that will help you succeed**

Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of English is required,

French is a plus,

Undergraduate degree required,
- Minimum of 8 years of working experience in project management with Proven experience in managing data-focused projects and business