Job Title:

Program Lead – Technology Learning & Capability

Date:

03/09/2026

Department:

CIO OFFICE

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

CIB ITO Industrial Transformation

Reports to:

(Direct)

Head of IT Transformation

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

Position Purpose

Lead the technology learning and capability agenda for India CoE, partnering with Technology and People leadership to build future-ready technology talent aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities.

The role will own the design, governance and delivery of enterprise-scale technology capability programmes, spanning emerging technologies, technical skills, reskilling and professional certifications. The role will bring together Technology SMEs, L&D, global stakeholders and partners to create a scalable and outcome-focused technology learning ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

1. Technology Capability Strategy

Translate the Technology strategy and future skills agenda into a multi-year technology learning and capability roadmap.
Identify current and emerging skill gaps across technology domains and establish targeted capability-building interventions.
Partner with Technology leadership to prioritise critical skills across AI/GenAI, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Architecture, DevOps and emerging technologies.
Develop role-based learning journeys aligned to technology career paths and competency frameworks.

2. Technology Academies & Strategic Programmes

Lead the strategy and execution of Technology Academies, Tech Bootcamps, Reskilling/Upskilling programmes and Certification pathways.
Build scalable learning interventions for different talent segments — early careers, experienced professionals, SMEs and technology leaders.
Establish programmes that support internal mobility, succession planning and future talent readiness.
Drive strategic partnerships with universities, technology providers and specialist learning organisations.

3. Programme & Portfolio Management

Own the end-to-end portfolio of technology capability initiatives, including strategy, prioritisation, planning, execution, governance and benefits realisation.
Establish programme governance, milestones, dependencies, risks, budgets and performance dashboards.
Manage multiple concurrent programmes across technology domains and geographies.
Drive standardisation and reuse of learning frameworks, content and programme assets across the GCC.

4. Stakeholder & Global Partnership

Act as a strategic partner to Technology leadership, HR/L&D, Global Technology teams and business stakeholders.
Facilitate alignment across locations and global technology organisations.
Influence senior stakeholders and SMEs to drive adoption and sponsorship of capability programmes.
Manage strategic external learning and technology partners, ensuring quality, value and measurable outcomes.

5. AI & Future Skills

Drive the technology learning agenda for AI, GenAI and emerging technology adoption.
Develop capability programmes that move beyond awareness towards practical adoption, application and productivity improvement.
Identify opportunities to embed AI-enabled learning, personalised learning journeys and digital learning platforms.
Monitor evolving technology skill requirements and proactively refresh capability priorities.

6. Measurement & Impact

Establish a robust Technology Capability Measurement Framework covering participation, proficiency, certification, skill uplift, mobility and business impact.
Develop executive dashboards to provide visibility of capability maturity and programme outcomes.
Measure the effectiveness and ROI of learning investments.
Use data, learner insights and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve programmes.

Key Deliverables:

Technology Capability & Learning Roadmap
Technology Skills / Capability Framework
Technology Academies and strategic learning programmes
AI/GenAI and emerging technology capability programmes
Role-based learning journeys and certification pathways
Technology talent reskilling and internal mobility programmes
Executive capability dashboards and governance
Strategic learning partner ecosystem

Ideal candidate would be:

Experience & Qualifications

15+ years of experience across Technology L&D, capability development, Technology PMO, programme management or talent transformation.
Proven experience leading large-scale technology capability or learning portfolios within a global organisation.
Strong understanding of technology skills and the evolving technology landscape.
Experience in a Global Technology organisation / Financial Services environment preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with senior Technology leadership and global stakeholders.
Strong programme governance, commercial/vendor management and financial management capabilities.
Experience building technology academies, competency frameworks, certification programmes or reskilling initiatives.
Strong analytical, influencing, communication and executive presentation skills.

Leadership Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
Technology curious and future-focused
Strong influencer and stakeholder manager
Data-driven and outcome-oriented
Comfortable operating across global, matrixed environments
Able to convert ambiguous capability needs into structured programmes
Strong commercial and vendor-management orientation
Passionate about building future-ready technology talent

Why join BNP Paribas as Program Lead – Technology Learning?

Drive Large-Scale Transformation: Lead strategic learning initiatives that shape the digital fluency and technical capabilities of a global workforce within one of the world's leading financial institutions.
Work at the Intersection of Finance & Tech: Play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technological advancements (such as AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity) and organizational talent development.
Impactful Global Reach: Influence the professional growth and technical evolution of a diverse, international community of technologists, contributing directly to the bank's long-term innovation roadmap.
Collaborative & Innovative Culture: Join an environment that values continuous learning and provides the resources to implement scalable, modern learning architectures and methodologies.
Commitment to Excellence: Be part of an institution that prioritizes structured career development and invests heavily in its human capital to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

BNP Paribas Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We passionately embrace diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Our policies promote equal opportunity regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability or other factors.