Digital Project Manager - AI/ML Control Automation Programme

About The Job

• As an AI Transformation Project Manager, you will drive strategic automation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and anticipate risks. You will be at the forefront of integrating AI into business-critical processes and deploying intelligent document solutions powered by LLMs and Gen-AI
  
  

Your Main Activities Are

• Project & Program Management:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI and digital transformation projects
• Coordinate solution design, validation, testing, and deployment
• Set up and manage governance across IT, business, and data science stakeholders
• Analyze and anticipate the impact of AI solutions on future processes
• Ensure alignment with strategic priorities and provide advisory support to management
• Reporting & KPIs:
• Produce insightful reporting for senior stakeholders and governance committees
• Track and update KPIs and KAIs across the digital champion community
• Provide recommendations and alerts based on performance metrics
• Change Management:
• Support end-user adoption and deployment readiness
• Facilitate decision-making across technical and business teams
• Coach newcomers on governance and technologies; organise training sessions
• Community Engagement:
• Act as a tech ambassador within the digital champion network
• Animate the community to ensure alignment with global transformation goals
• Represent the team in forums, sharing days, and innovation events
• Communication & Innovation:
• Contribute to internal communication campaigns and technical demos
• Maintain a technology watch to stay ahead of AI and digital trends
  

Profile And Skills To Success

• Master’s degree in Business Management or Information Technology and Computer Science
• From 5 to 7 years of experience in Project Management, with exposure to AI or digital transformation iniciatives
• Fluent (C1-C2) level of English
• Knowledge of IT implementation cycles and agile delivery
• Knowledge of Security Services is a plus
• Curiosity and passion for new technologies, especially AI/ML, Gen-AI, and Agentic AI
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment and delivering impactful presentations
• Analytical ability, structured and proactive with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage a project
• Skills in Office pack (namely Excel and Powerpoint)
  
  

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 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.