Senior IT Officer (Product Lead)
Job Vacancy | Thursday, January 16, 2025
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- Reference Number 240816 Position Level TL6 Department Information Technology Department Division Digital for Development Operations Division Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Thursday, January 16, 2025 Closing Date Thursday, January 30, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Senior IT Officer (ERP Application) is assigned to the Digital for Development Operations Division (ITOP) within the Information Technology Department (ITD).
ITOP provides digital solutions by delivering and supporting software application/data/business process management service products. The division works with business stakeholders to ensure the digital solutions portfolio and roadmap meet business needs. It also drives information consistency and efficiency of product delivery. Guided by the application governance framework and leveraging these foundational services, the division provides digital solutions to support development operations, regional departments, resident missions, sectors and thematic knowledge management and market solution innovation.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and will report to the designated International Staff.
Your position title upon appointment is Senior IT Officer (ERP Application).
Your Role
As Senior IT Officer (ERP Application), you will support the current \"Business As Usual\" operational system responsibilities along with implementing a large-scale digital transformation, modernization, and delivery of the Consultant Management System (CMS), which serves as a source to pay spend management and supplier advertising, and procurement system. You will also be responsible for providing operational and analytical support to the current production system incidents and user stories, coordinating schedules and requirements, and monitoring activities and deliverables.
In parallel, the implementation of a modern procurement system shall enable the end-to-end procurement of ADB-administered consulting services, goods, and non-consulting services, along with enhanced support for borrower-administered procurement of consulting services while sunsetting the current production environment.
You will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the current procurement system. You will be responsible for driving collaboration, executing key project milestones, and identifying and streamlining processes to enhance system efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
You will serve as a bridge across three core disciplinesโUser Experience (UX), Technology, and Businessโfacilitating effective communication and integration among teams. They will also act as the Scrum Master or Project Manager responsibilities as needed, overseeing the configuration and alignment of each product component to meet the defined scope of work. Additionally, you will lead the decommissioning of the legacy platform in tandem with the commissioning of the new product, ensuring a seamless transition and launch.
You will collaborate closely with ITD teams, program managers, product managers, business users, business analysts, project leaders, testers, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the product scope and business requirements are consistently met. You will also supervise an existing team comprising developers, business analysts, and support admins to support the current system and promote the transition to the new system.
You will:
- Deliver components of stakeholder and process owner engagements that identify, design, and implement technology and creative business.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in the field of Information Technology; Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Finance, preferably with advanced training. At least 8 years of professional experience in implementing supply chain systems such as SAP, Coupa, Ivalua, iCPX technology and human resources and 5 years of supervisory experience. Experience on ERP systems with AI capabilities in managing SaaS products, cloud-based solutions, or enterprise software products is highly desirable and at least 3 professional experiences in AI, API management, Fintech, Machine learning, UX/UI, engineering and product development managing product releases. Technical Project management experience Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CD/CI) pipelines Experience in working with DevOps and Agile methodologies Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle People management skills Knowledge of traditional agile methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban Good understanding of application infrastructure, system architecture, and product management Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language (as applicable) Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff level 6.Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement planAbout Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.
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