Scrum Master / PMO – L&D

About the job

Join our Group Learning & Development team (L&D) within the HUB Group HR in Lisbon, a cross-functional department responsible for defining, managing, and leading the Learning & Development strategy for the BNP Paribas Group.

Thanks to its strategic positioning and expertise, this team develops cross-functional offers and academies to support the Group’s major transformation projects and key skills identified by the Strategic Workforce Planning exercises.

Job Purpose

As a Scrum Master – PMO in Learning & Development you will be part of the Leadership Team and has a dual role.

You will support the different Squads in adopting and adapting the Agile ways of working, in accordance with agile Values, Principle, Practices and Tools on daily basis. 

You will ensure an efficient, focused, continuous flow of work in the team. You will be responsible for steering the team’s activity and budget. You will work with cross functional teams, manage key meetings, seminars and ensure alignment with shareholders to contribute to deliver impactful L&D projects.

Your Main Activities Are

As a Scrum Master you will be responsible for orchestrating the flow of work of the Tribe (Team) composed of 4 Squads.

•     You will facilitate the Agile ceremonies and rituals of the Teams to create an environment where the Team is effective and collaborating smoothly.

•       You will support the Team during sprints giving them the isolated environment and the good atmosphere for effective work. 

•      You will strive to prevent interpersonal conflicts.

•     You will orchestrate clearing obstacles and impediments by the Team to ensure the iterative and fast delivery to create high value Products.

   You will help the Team to effectively manage the Product Backlog with the Product Owner and supports the next sprint planning.

•     You will participate in the Life and the Ceremonies of the Teams she/he belongs to (Squad, Tribe & Chapter), constantly sharing Agile Values & Principles.

•         You will promote, as a change agent, new ways of working, efficient communication & interaction between Squad members, outside the Squad and with stakeholders.

As a PMO you will support the Leadership Team and especially the Strategic Product Manager on their daily activities or projects.

Steering the activity

•         You will implement the team’s portfolio management tools.

•         You will identify issues and prepares for decision-making.

•         You will define and monitors activity management indicators.

•         You will prepare under the supervision of the Strategic Product Manager the roadmap at team level.

•         You will prepare and facilitates the review committee of the Products Backlog 

•         You will work with the Strategic Product Manager and the Product Owners of the different squads to ensure team consistency.

Budget management

•         You will prepare the budget of Group L&D team.

•         You will steer and monitors billing process, budget commitments.

•         You will prepare and presents frequent budgetary statements.

•         You will work with Finance for periodic exercises (provisioning, year-end budget landing).

Profile and Skills to Success

You have a solid background as Scrum Master ideally in a global organization. You excel in project management, aligning initiatives with business goals and managing resources effectively. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills help keep projects on track and transparent. You have a proactive approach to problem solving and adaptability driving continuous improvement and innovation within organization  

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach 

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines; 
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services; 
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.