Assistant Manager – Cloud & Artificial Intelligence Project Lead

Job Title: Cloud & Artificial Intelligence Project Lead

Department: ISPL ITG Payment services

About Business line/Function:

IT Payment Services department, the worldwide reference for payments in the BNP Paribas Group. We are working on the many applications used worldwide using various technologies and working in Agile methodology. IT applications Cloud migration and integration of AI into SDLC activities are core pillars of IT Payment Services Department (ITPS) strategy.

Position Purpose:

To support and monitor IT applications Cloud migration and integration of AI into SDLC activities, we are seeking a Cloud & AI Project Lead. He/she will be assigned to the new Center Of Expertise created in June 2026. Taking into consideration the growth of AI activity and quick technology evolution, this position is intended for an IT expert profile capable to be recognized as a technical referent for IT teams. Curiosity and ability for self-development is a key dimension of the position to maintain technical leadership in the fast changing domains of generative AI, agentic AI and Cloud.

Responsibilities:

Direct Responsibilities

· Contribute to define and document AI strategy for ITPS Department

· Manage Cloud (migration to DMZR As Code) & AI adoption projects and related roadmaps, in coordination with technical teams and business units.

· Produce Cloud and AI reporting with timely KPI production and synthesis addressed to management team through governance bodies (Steering Committee, Executive committee)

· Inventory AI use cases with IT and business stakeholders and contribute to their qualification

· Engage as a peer with technicians and technical experts on Cloud, LLM, and agentic AI topics, delivering support, guidelines and recommendations.

· Ensure continuous technological watch over generative AI, agentic AI, and LLMs, in synchronization with ecosystem AI expertise centers and solution offering teams.

· Develop team awareness on Cloud and AI using available channels: writing and broadcast of position papers, technical sessions animations, training…

· Support and collaborate with IT teams in their exchanges with business units

Contributing Responsibilities

• Team player
• Effectively communicate work
• Adhere to timelines set for delivery
• Open to adaptation of new technology, learning and implementation.
• Able to integrate in a French-Indian agile extended team

Technical & Management Competencies

• IT Experience of 9-12 years including technical expertise with knowledge and experience in application development in the context of Cloud infrastructures, as well as in the use of generative AI and development of AI agents.
• Expertise not limited to a single ecosystem: good knowledge of the overall AI landscape (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, etc.)
• Cloud Mastery of at least one hyperscaler (IBM – this would be the optimal or at least AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Generative & Agentic AI: LLMs, agent development and orchestration, frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, etc.).
• IT architecture and solution designing expertise
• IT application development and SDLC
• Project Management: Scoping, steering, workshops & operational committees animation, risks management, stakeholders management.

Specific Qualifications:

• Minimum 9-12 years of experience along with Bachelor’s Degree – in IT, Computer related field or equivalent experience.

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Other Skills:

– Analysis and synthesis skills

– Proactive mindset

–         Autonomy, rigor, and a sense of organization/structuring

–         Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to self-train on AI topics.

 Behavioral Skills:

• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; French also would be appreciated (optional)
• Customer focus and consulting posture
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to federate various stakeholders (technical, business, management)

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Location: Mumbai / Thane

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 24×7 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.