Project Manager Consultant at Inter-American Development Bank

Post of Duty: Washington, DC - United States

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for a talented professional to work on the ITE/IPP Policy and Planning Division as a Project Manager to support the company on high-impact cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities who thrives in fast-paced environments.

What you’ll do:

You will report to the IT Policy and Planning Division (ITE/IPP). Following are the most important activities you will be doing to move forward the IT Project and Portfolio Management program towards its goals:

Act as the project manager for the Enterprise Architecture, Security Policy and Governance teams, following the Bank's project management methodology and processes.
Monitor and follow up on project progress to ensure adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets.
Ensure projects adhere to plans, budgets, and KPIs.
Update, maintain and update JIRA for portfolio management.
Liaise with vendors and outsourcing companies.
Manage project budgets, including licensing and procurement.
Facilitate discussions and implement technical tools and processes to improve the Bank's project methodology.
Define and improve appropriate project management methodologies according to the project (Waterfall, Agile)
Produce project documentation such as Project Plans, Status Reports, WBS, Financial Plans, etc.
Report to the Bank's PMO, ensuring compliance with its policies.
Maintain a repository of project artifacts, including proposals, charters, plans, communications, and risk management plans.
Generate and maintain internal control assessment documents.
Oversee internal control processes for three months annually, reporting to Internal Controls.
Maintain strong communication skills to document and log every decision in an organized manner.
Design and deliver presentations suitable for executives, leaders, and other stakeholders.
Maintain strong communication skills to document and log every decision in an organized manner.
Engage in public relations and branding feedback management to ensure consistent messaging and stakeholder alignment.
Manage stakeholder communication effectively, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
Develop and implement communication strategies to improve stakeholder engagement.
Ensure alignment and clear communication across all levels of the organization.
Write detailed meeting minutes and maintain a comprehensive log of project decisions.
Support, as a Project Manager, additional miscellaneous projects of the Enterprise Architecture, Security Policy and Governance teams.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Information Technology, Business, or Project Management. Certifications in Project Management: a PMP certification is desired.
Experience: successful candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate skills with a minimum of five years in the following areas:
- Minimum of 2 years in IT projects, project management, or portfolio management.
- At least 3 years in project or program management; Agile Methodology experience highly desired.
- Proficiency in various project management methodologies (processes, standard methodologies, tools, and templates).
- Experience in building and managing client relationships.
- Familiarity with Agile, ITIL, SDLC principles preferred.
- Proven experience in budget management.
- Strong experience in public relations, branding, and feedback management.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

Key skills:

Continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Client-focused approach.
Strong communication and influence skills.
Innovative mindset and willingness to try new approaches.
Effective written and verbal communication within a professional services business environment.
Comprehensive knowledge and proven experience in managing IT-related projects.
Strong teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in public relations and stakeholder management.
Minimum of 2 years in IT projects, project management, or portfolio management.

Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of one of our 48-member countries, and a citizen or permanent resident of a country where the IDB has a Country Office
Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration:

Type of contract: Consultant Full Time
Location: Headquarters - Washington, DC, United States
Length of contract: 12 months. Contract may be extended up to 36 months based on business requirements and consultant's performance.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

A competitive compensation package
Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave
Health Insurance the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance
Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.

Our culture

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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