Description

IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

The mission of the Corporate Information Technologies Department (CIT) is to leverage technology to enable IFC’s strategic priorities and to support IFC’s business and operations. By acting as the technology partner and business enabler, the department provides state-of-art information and technology solutions to support IFC’s operations

CIT is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated project management IT officer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly skilled, diverse, and technical professionals and contribute to the department priorities. The position will be based in Washington DC.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Define project scope and schedule for assigned projects while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value to clients; organize and lead project status meetings; prepare and track project progress; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
• Take full project life cycle ownership, including full implementation from initiation to deployment.
• Manage expectations for project deliverables, client communications, and help to implement an effective project oversight and governance.
• Implement a well-defined project management process and ensure ongoing process improvement to apply best practices for Agile Project Management
• Ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality output.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools, and techniques.
• Report and escalate any issues to team lead and management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Project Management or relevant area or Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Role Specific Experience: 5+ years of experience in agile and hybrid IT project management. Experience & knowledge in SDLC, SCRUM/Agile methodologies are required.
• PMP certification is a plus
• Experience working with multi-function project teams including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel.
• Team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources.
• Stays abreast of new technology trends in project management area, and the broader IT industry.

Required Skills:

• Excellent presentation and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including, collaborating, and team building
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
• Solid understanding of and proven experience in using appropriate tools: Agile Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals.
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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