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 International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) is seeking a Senior Program Manager (Senior IT Officer) responsible for managing large strategic programs, ensuring the overall program contains IT and Business tracks, keep track of main deadlines, deliverables, action items, and risks. The role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage various stakeholders, resources, and timelines.
This position will report to the Director of IT, CIT and work closely with other Directors sponsoring the programs. He/she will oversee the large programs and coordinate the integration of inputs from the project managers to ensure the successful execution and delivery of programs that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
Role & Responsibilities:
The Senior Program Manager (Senior IT Officer) function involves significant work around end-to-end program milestone ownership/progression, senior-level presentations, development/delivery of the presentations, minutes, and ensure there is a strong program management structure and accountability across all stakeholders in IFC. This role will coordinate the integration of inputs from the Project Managers, providing a summary update on the consolidated program plan and reporting.
The Senior Program Manager (Senior IT Officer) will be responsible for the following duties:
• Oversee overall program management work plans, with the input of the different project managers.
• Ensure the programs under oversight are on schedule and escalate any roadblock and issues to the respective program owners.
• Distribute meeting minutes and major decisions, keep calendar of major meetings, follow up on overall action items holding individuals/teams accountable for the completion
• Keep Steering Committee members up to date of the program progress, highlights, and challenges of the program, via bi-weekly or monthly updates, and will follow up to get feedback.
• Keep a strong communication with Project Managers and extended teams
• Obtain regular progress updates from the project managers from the execution streams to ensure quality control and create reports summarizing the progress of the program
• Develop effective presentations and program update materials suitable for senior executive-level consumption
• Prepare agendas and distribute meeting documentation to enable the preparation and participation of key meeting participants
• Keep program(s) website updated, including roadmap, program scope, change management, etc.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams, and communicating regularly with them when appropriate.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree required
• At least 8 years of experience in the financial services market, managing large and complex programs across the organization.
• Understanding of IFC’s business and processes
• Demonstrated experience leading large and complex initiatives and projects across the organization.
• Excellent ability to manage project milestones to keep all related action owners accountable with timely completion.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office in developing executive-level presentations, project summaries, and product roadmaps.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex programs or projects and managing conflict.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management, with the ability to analyze financial data and make informed decisions.
• Experienced managing project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
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