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Senior Project Manager – Cybersecurity at BNP Paribas, leading global security projects in Mumbai & Chennai.
Drive projects, manage risk, ensure ISO 27001 compliance, and lead cross‑functional teams with PMP, CISSP, and CISM expertise.
Job Title
Job Title: Project Manager
Department
Department : CIB ITO – Production
About Business line/Function
About Business line/Function: CTO Office
Position Purpose
Position Purpose:
The cybersecurity project manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and steering international projects related to information systems security.
Several areas of responsibility are managed within the team to ensure data protection, the integrity of IT infrastructures, and the compliance of security measures with regulatory and normative requirements.
Acting as an interface between management, technical teams, external partners, and internal stakeholders, the cybersecurity project manager relies on experts from various teams to implement appropriate solutions to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats and/or remediate them. This role requires an understanding of security challenges, the foresight needed to achieve objectives, and strong organizational discipline to comply with the methodology and governance applicable to projects.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
- Project management: Define the objectives of cybersecurity projects, develop action plans, estimate the necessary resources (human, material, financial), and measure and supervise the progress of the work.
- Risk analysis: Identify, assess, and prioritize risks. Propose mitigation measures and ensure their follow-up.
- Compliance implementation: Ensure the alignment of security policies and procedures, as well as their global deployment.
- Documentation drafting: Develop policies, procedures, and reports related to the organization’s security.
- Stakeholder management: Communicate effectively with management, technical teams, and external partners to ensure project success.
- Prepare all the elements required to ensure a sustainable transition of the project to BAU (Business As Usual).
Contributing Responsibilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Professional English: Strong command of English, both spoken and written.
- Mastery of cybersecurity fundamentals: Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, security tools (firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS, SIEM, etc.), and standards (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, etc.).
- Project management: Ability to use traditional methods (waterfall, PMP), build schedules, manage budgets/resources, and lead cross‑functional teams.
- Risk analysis: Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Understanding of architecture, operating systems, security solutions, etc. This depends on the type of project and its objectives.
- Writing and interpersonal skills: Ability to produce clear and accurate documentation and communicate easily with different stakeholders.
- Ability to simplify cybersecurity issues for non‑technical audiences.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office / PowerBI skills appreciated
Specific Qualifications
- Master’s degree (5-year higher education) in IT, cybersecurity, or equivalent (university or engineering school).
- Proven experience in Production (minimum 5 years).
- Proven experience in managing security projects (minimum 3 years).
- Preferred certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, etc.
- Excellent organizational, autonomous, and leadership skills.
- Analytical mindset, rigor, and a strong sense of confidentiality.
Location
Location: Mumbai / Chennai
About BNP Paribas Group
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
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 24x7 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.