Program Lead – Technology Learning & Capability

Job Description

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:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

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?

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