IT Tribe Scrum Master

BNP Paribas CIB

About The Job

The IT Tribe Scrum Master’s mission is to drive the successful implementation of Agile methodologies within the project while effectively ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and external providers

Your Main Activities Are

Facilitate the smooth execution of the outsourcing contract, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders and external providers
Serve as a Scrum Master, guiding and coaching the project team in Agile principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance delivery
Drive the adoption and adherence to Agile methodologies, promoting transparency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration within the project
Act as a liaison between the project team and external providers, managing expectations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring the timely delivery of contracted services
Monitor and track project progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and proactively addressing any issues or bottlenecks that may impact project timelines or quality
Collaborate with the project management office and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, budgetary constraints, and quality standards
Foster a positive and productive working environment, promoting teamwork, motivation, and a shared sense of ownership among team members
Continuously evaluate and improve the outsourcing contract management process, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains
Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and advancements in Agile methodologies, incorporating relevant knowledge and insights into project execution
Provide regular reports and updates to project stakeholders, highlighting progress, achievements, and any potential risks or deviations from the agreed-upon scope

Profile and Skills to Success

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Business Administration or related
At least 5 years of experience in Information Technology or similar
Advanced level of English and Portuguese, both written and oral
Knowledge in

Software development methodologies and frameworks, particularly Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban
Outsourcing and vendor management principles, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and relationship management
Project management, contract management, or outsourcing management would be advantageous

Professional certifications related to Agile methodologies, such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM), demonstrating a strong understanding of Agile principles and practices
Ability to manage a project
Analytical ability
Communication skills, both written and oral
Creativity and innovation / problem solving
Organisational skills

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.