Director Bnvk Synergy Program

About KLx
KLx is the Portuguese subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A., a large international banking group that provides IT Skills & Software Development services to the IT organizations within the group's business lines.
Our mission is to assist with the IT transformation & activities of a worldwide bank capitalizing on all the skills from our international campus in Lisbon.
About Responsibilities
You will join theBU One Shot Projectsof KLx, dedicated to theend‐to‐end delivery of technology projectsfor Crédit Agricole Group entities.
Created in ****, the BU provides aflexible, industrialized, and performance‐driven delivery modelthat helps business units accelerate digital initiatives, absorb workload peaks, and secure delivery.
The team manageshigh‐value projects across the full lifecycle, including:
Specialized audits (UX/UI, code quality, architecture)
Build & Delivery supported by a structured methodology
Test execution and DevOps implementation
RUN support, including hypercare and reversibility
Its operating model relies onTime & Materials,dedicated governance,standardized and adaptable reporting, andindependent resource selectionto ensure objectivity and performance.
Your main responsibilities as Program Director will be:
1. Portfolio Management – One Shot Projects
Contribute to the contractual definition of objectives with client stakeholders.
Maintain continuous technology watch to propose innovative approaches and ensure alignment with best‐in‐class project management practices.
2. Definition of Resources and Objectives
Plan projects over a multi‐year horizon.
Set objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
Determine required human and technical resources.
Prepare responses to RFPs and support pre‐sales activities.
Define project governance and ensure alignment among all contributors.
3. Administrative Management and Budget Oversight
Lead project steering meetings and structure task planning.
Monitor project progress and associated schedules.
Produce and analyze PMO dashboards related to project execution and service activity.
Deliver reporting for steering committees, business stakeholders, and executive management.
4. Project Resource Management
Define staffing needs and oversee resource allocation.
Supervise subcontractors and ensure the quality and effectiveness of their deliverables.
Recruit and evaluate project managers;
contribute to therecruitment of technical roles.
Manage project managers (hierarchically or functionally).
Define training plans to strengthen technological and methodological capabilities.
Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Drive continuous improvement of project management methodologies.
Who You Are
Degree inInformation Technology, Computer Science or related field.
Strong experience inprogram / portfolio managementwithin tech environments.
Solid skills ingovernance, planning, budgeting, and risk management.
Good understanding ofsoftware delivery, DevOps, testing, and architecture basics.
Proven ability tolead multidisciplinary teamsand manage external partners.
Experience inRFP responses, client engagement, and steering committees.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience inbanking or financial environmentsis a strong plus.
Fluent inEnglish and French.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Flex Benefits + Health Insurance;
Hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work;
Open Space witha lovely location next to Tejo, 5 minutes' walk from Metro and Train Station, 15 minutes' drive from Humberto Delgado's airport;
Canteen facilities (Breakfast + Lunch);
Parking upon request (option to charge electrical cars);
Free coffee, hot chocolate and fruits.
Training (Hard and Soft Skills);
International environment with more than 15 nationalities.
A people oriented and friendly working environment.