
Zayna A.
Global Program Leader | Banking Transformation, IT Governance & Operational Resilience
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Program Director with 18+ years delivering large-scale banking transformation, regulatory readiness, capacity & resilience programs, and operating-model modernization for top global banks. I’ve led multi-domain migrations, data-flow redesign, cloud rehosting, infrastructure scaling, and secure financial-transfer programs across Europe and the U.S. I specialize in governance frameworks, cross-bank delivery, executive alignment, and programs that strengthen resilience, stability, and regulatory compliance (PRA/ECB-level). My work spans applications, infrastructure, leased-line design, end-user environment governance, and high-volume data transfers across multi-region estates—always with zero business disruption. I partner closely with security, data, architecture, risk, and production teams to define target operating models, streamline execution, and ensure compliant, scalable, and resilient delivery. Currently open to senior leadership roles across the GCC in banking, financial institutions, government-linked entities, and digital transformation offices.
Work experience
Global Markets IT Capacity Program Manager (Resilience, Governance & Regulatory MI)
BNP Paribas CIB
Feb 2025 - Present
1 year 9 months
69340 Francheville, France
• Built the Capacity & Resilience Operating Model, covering applications, infrastructure, and business value chains aligned with PRA/ECB expectations. • Designed and rolled out the executive reporting pack (dashboards, heatmaps, Dynatrace insights) and supported regulatory reporting, OpCo/SteerCo updates, and weekly governance oversight. • Implemented maturity assessments (KPIs, gaps, remediation) to uplift monitoring standards and partnered with risk, compliance, infra, production, and regulatory teams to strengthen governance. Impact: Improved resilience, monitoring quality, and governance readiness across a global environment.
IT Transformation Program Manager
BNP Paribas
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
5 years
Paris, France
• Led multi-domain migrations (applications, databases, CFT flows) between BNP and a partner bank, ensuring zero disruption. • Rehosted and launched cloud-hosted applications, preparing runbooks, executing parallel runs, and coordinating cutover strategies to secure a smooth transition. • Managed end-user environment transitions including workforce relocations, mailbox migrations, access provisioning, and regional alignment. • Delivered two secure dedicated leased lines enabling multi-terabyte financial data transfers. • Oversaw phased CFT flow migrations and legacy decommissioning across regions. • Coordinated architects, security, DBAs, infrastructure, and partner teams to finalize target technical architectures and address dependencies. • Led client/partner technical workshops to validate operating models, secure design decisions, and align on governance. Impact: Reduced legacy risk, ensured compliance alignment, and delivered all critical migrations with zero Sev-1 incidents.
Senior Program Manager — Vendor & Workforce Programs
Adobe
Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
1 year 4 months
San Jose, CA, USA
• Directed Adobe’s enterprise vendor & workforce program supporting multiple engineering and cloud teams. • Managed end-to-end sourcing and hiring using ERP workflows, improving speed, quality, and alignment of talent to delivery needs. • Negotiated vendor rates and optimized contract structures, improving margins and program profitability. • Strengthened governance through KPIs, performance dashboards, and monthly SLA reviews with VMO and executive stakeholders. • Built strong partnerships with business leaders to anticipate demand, shape resource strategy, and support portfolio growth. Impact: Elevated Adobe’s workforce program into a scalable, data-driven operating model recognized for efficiency and vendor excellence.
IT Delivery Manager — Enterprise Programs (Supply Chain, Pharmacy, Infrastructure)
Albertsons
Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
1 year 1 month
San Francisco, CA, USA
• Managed delivery across Supply Chain, Pharmacy, Digital, Infrastructure, and M&A workstreams within a fast-paced enterprise environment. • Led 50+ onsite/offshore resources, driving execution across simultaneous projects with aggressive timelines. • Oversaw end-to-end SOW, RFP/RFI, and contract workflows (Fixed-Bid, T&M, MOA), ensuring clear scope and profitable delivery. • Optimized processes that cut proposal cycles from 10 → 4 days and increased delivery capacity by 20%. • Built strong client relationships, led workshops, aligned requirements, and resolved delivery risks proactively. Impact: Positioned Albertsons’ portfolio as a model of execution excellence, culminating in industry recognition for innovation in IT service delivery.
Project Manager (PMO)
Vizient, Inc
Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
6 months
San Francisco, CA, USA
• Built Vizient’s first PMO operating model during a major merger, establishing governance, standards, and reporting frameworks. • Designed structured lifecycle templates and executive dashboards enabling unified cross-department delivery. • Introduced Lean process improvements that streamlined coordination across clinical, engineering, and IT teams. Impact: Provided Vizient with a long-term PMO foundation during a critical integration phase.
Technical Project Manager
Wells Fargo
Jun 2015 - Oct 2016
1 year 5 months
San Francisco, CA, USA
• Led QA transformation and infrastructure initiatives for enterprise applications within a regulated banking environment. • Delivered executive dashboards (Tableau) and governance reporting adopted at senior leadership level. • Streamlined workflows across engineering and QA teams, reducing cycle times and improving reliability. Impact: Improved system stability, reporting accuracy, and cross-team governance for high-impact enterprise programs.
Program & Product Manager
InRhythm Solutions
Feb 2009 - May 2015
6 years 4 months
Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Managed multi-year digital transformation programs for a major Canadian retailer (Supply Chain, Logistics, Data, Infrastructure). • Led 50+ cross-functional resources and directed complex delivery across multiple business domains. • Built client partnerships, shaped requirements, and provided strategic advisory on delivery and contract decisions. • Managed full RFP/RFI/SOW process and coordinated contractual documentation to ensure clarity, accountability, and profitable execution. • Drove process improvements that cut proposal cycles from 10 → 4 days and expanded delivery capacity by 20%. Impact: Consistently delivered high-value programs and positioned the account for recurring growth and long-term client retention.
Operations Manager
iProfile
Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
7 months
Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Managed day-to-day operations, workflows, and client coordination during a high-growth phase.
Marketing-Business Development Manager
Importa
Dec 2005 - Mar 2008
2 years 4 months
Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Led marketing, sales strategy, and business development, expanding pipelines and supporting revenue growth.
Education
Stanford University
Stanford Advanced Project Management
2016 - 2017
2 years
Goldey-Beacom College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Information Technology
2002 - 2004
3 years
Ecole Superieure de Commerce
BA, International business
1997 - 2001
5 years
Licenses & certifications
AI Essentials Certificate
Issued: Sep 2025
EU AI Act & AI Governance
Issued: Jan 2025