EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the positionu202F
The IT – Associate Officer will oversee the organization’s IT project portfolio, acting as the central coordination point (“Control Tower”) to ensure seamless execution, transparency, and strategic alignment across IT initiatives. This role will drive efficiency and value through LEAN project management principles, monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and optimizing resource allocation. By maintaining robust tracking systems, the Associate Officer will enable data-driven decision-making, support organizational objectives, and reinforce the IT department’s mission and vision. Additionally, it will foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technology project management and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful IT solutions, along with strong organizational and leadership skills to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Responsibilitiesu202F
- Serve as the focal point for all information streams related to IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and priorities.
- Update the project portfolio regularly to reflect current statuses, milestones, risks, and resource utilization.
- Manage and maintain an IT project portfolio monitoring system with accurate, real-time data.
- Develop user-friendly workflows and configure project tracking tools to create visualizations and dashboards that enhance visibility and decision-making.
- Train teams on project management tools and methodologies, advocating LEAN practices to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Monitor progress across projects, identifying bottlenecks, dependencies, and risks to proactively address challenges.
- Prepare concise, actionable project status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project teams, ensuring alignment on deliverables.
- Organize and lead regular project review meetings to drive collaboration and problem-solving.
- Assess and document project risks, developing mitigation strategies in coordination with teams.
- Collaborate on resource allocation, optimizing personnel and technical assets for maximum impact.
- Standardize project management practices and templates, integrating LEAN methodologies to enhance efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through workflow analysis, aligning with industry best practices.
- Support the annual prioritization of IT initiatives, providing insights on resource availability and project interdependencies.
- Contribute to IT strategy development by offering data-driven recommendations derived from portfolio analyses.
Requirements
Qualifications and requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Technology, Information Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering (with experience in technology project management), or related fields.
- Master’s degree, or specialization in IT Project Management, MBA with a focus on Technology or Innovation, Digital Transformation and Technology Strategy, Agile Methodologies and LEAN Project Management, Computer Science with a focus on Project Management, or related fields.
- Desirable: certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), Scrum Master (CSM, PSM), or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
- Extensive experience in setting up project tracking tools, managing backlogs, developing priority frameworks, estimation practices, and budgeting.
- Strong command of project tracking, task management, and strategic alignment tools such as Jira Software, Jira Product Discovery, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, LEAN, etc.) and the ability to adapt approaches based on organizational needs. Open-mindedness and adaptability are highly valued.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive accountability.
- Advanced level of English (oral and written).
- Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL).
- Expertise in resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.
- Experience designing and managing workflows and dashboards in Jira.
- knowledge in project prioritization processes/techniques.
Competences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong social and negotiation skills to facilitate stakeholder alignment and decision-making.
- Strong analytical skills, systematic approach, and self-reliance.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility and adaptation to change.
- Demonstrated proficiency in personal organization, priority setting, and attention to detail.
- Results-driven with a proactive learning mindset.
Benefits
Terms of employmentu202Fu202F
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This is a national recruited position placed at a BG08, on a scale of 14 levels, with level 14 being the highest.u202F
This is a Colombian national search and will be managed through a fixed-term contract of a one (1) year period, subject to a probation period according to the local legislation and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.u202F
Applicationsu202F
Applicants are invited to send a detailed curriculum vitae, including references knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Office, at ([email protected]) and clearly indicate: “Application: Associate Officer – IT–“.
Closing date for applications: March 15th, 2025
We invite you to learn more about us at:u202F
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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