V.I.E. Functional PMO

We are looking for a V.I.E. Functional Project Management Officer. The future candidate will join the Resources Department, whose mission is to define and implement the operational strategy in the areas of operations and IT. This is delivered by following the guidelines and performance objectives of the General Management of the entity and the AFMO BU in terms of supporting the Corporate and Retail banking professions and setting up and applying tools/processes in order to guarantee the smooth running and efficiency of operations within the bank.

The V.I.E. will mainly provide support to the Deputy General Manager (DGM) in their role as chief of staff by assisting in managing daily priorities and overseeing the implementation and monitoring of strategic projects under their supervision, following the below pillars:

Administrative management:

• Prepare documents required for meetings, reports and presentations using advances Excel and Powerpoint skills
• Ensure the continuity of information management within the DGM-Finance, Resources & General Secretariat, especially in the event of DGM's unavailability 
• Coordinate, manage and handle specific tasks shared across multiple entities under the DGM 

Work and project monitoring:

• Coordinate and closely monitor the DGM's strategic projects, ensuring progress and regulatory communicating updates on key milestones
• Contribute to preparing progress reports and analyzing financial and statistical data
• Analyze data and provide concise summaries 

Operational Support:

• Ensure smooth collaboration with various internal teams to maintain coherence and alignment with objectives 

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

Please note that for the missions outside the European countries, a VISA is necessary. Please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure. Otherwise, we strongly advise you to launch asap the renewal of your passport.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:
•    Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Project Management
•    A previous experience in project management and operational support in the banking, finance, or consulting sector would be appreciated

Language skills:
•    Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:
•    Proficient/Good command of MS Office
•    Good communication and presentation skills
•    Ability to handle sensitive and confidential tasks with professionalism and discretion

The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in Abidjan is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 12 months.
The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating. 
At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.#JT25