Director for Enterprise (Application)

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Director for Enterprise (Application) position is assigned to the Digital for Institution Division (ITIN) within ADBs Information Technology Department (ITD). ITD manages the information systems and technology services required for ADBs operational activities corporate functions and knowledge exchange in Headquarters and Field Offices. ITIN provides digital solutions by delivering and supporting software application/data/business process management service products. The division provides digital solutions to support financial risk management corporate and administration systems.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila Philippines.

You will report to Director General ITD and will oversee assigned Technical International and Local Staff.

Position title upon appointment is Director Digital for Institution Division.

Your Role

You will develop and execute the software development strategy aligned with ADBs Strategy 2030 and enterprise resource planning priorities for finance human resources risk management corporate and administration and other institutional systems.

You will monitor and anticipate external technological trends ensuring ADBs software/ application architecture stays current with data protection and cybersecurity..

You will oversee software deployment and translate requirements into actionable development programs. You will also evaluate the viability of recommended changes in software development methodologies processes and standards for implementation.

You will manage the evolution of technology platforms support governance standardization and integration for reporting and efficiency.

You will lead the development of solutions and products in collaboration with a product lead. You will monitor the use of the platform to ensure its use. You will drive adoption of modern software development methodologies including agile DevOps test automation and continuous integration/ continuous delivery (CI/CD).

You will:

• Plan and manage the entire product portfolio to ensure alignment with the corporate priorities.
• Lead a product management team and define and align the vision strategy and product roadmap.
• Present visionary innovations and strategic decision proposals.
• Lead team through the brainstorming technical development and launch of products.
• Drive product development for operations and knowledge management.
• Develop a diverse equitable and inclusive team of product managers and product leaders.
• Establish shared vision across the division by building agreement on priorities leading to product execution.
• Integrate usability studies research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction.
• Define metrics to measure the success of products.
• Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.
• Manage multiple products scale teams and ensure we are set up for success by establishing clear and measurable goals.
• Identify and initiate opportunities for new projects or focus areas.
• Explore latest technologies to Identify innovation opportunities following ADBs priorities.

You will need:

• Masters Degree or equivalent in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration Accounting or related areas; or University degree and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 15 years work experience implementing large-scale IT initiatives. 10 years of which must have been in team leadership on relatively big systems development projects with supervisory experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in Product Management or Product Design.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile methodologies DevOps CI/CD and testing/quality assurance.
• Experience in IT service management processes.
• Broad knowledge of current and latest technologies technology directions and strategic application to business needs.
• Familiarity with strategic agenda resource planning and related policy architecture of multilateral banks.
• Has experience working in a team setting is proficient in leading agile development teams and is familiar with the relevant platforms and embedded systems on which the software solution is deployed on.
• Knowledgeable of cloud and mobile computing.
• Can set operating policies display a forward-looking perspective and is inspirational in envisioning the future of software and applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Ability to present written materials in an organized logical and succinct manner.
• Has the ability to collaborate with all types of internal and external clients.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for grade Managerial Staff grade 1.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staffs Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period ADB may choose to renew the appointment for an additional fixed term period of up to 3 years or allow it to expire. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB based on factors including but not limited to ADBs medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit the relevance of the staffs skills to those plans and the staffs managerial and behavioral competencies. Notwithstanding the length of the initial or any subsequently renewed FT-M the expiration date of any fixed-term appointment will not exceed the Staffs NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staffs NRD. However this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila Philippines and is composed of 69 members 50 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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