IT Specialist (Technical Product Management)

Overview

Drive product procurement system initiatives at ADB.

You have:

• Strong experience in technical product management.
• Experience with Scrum and project management methodologies.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to lead decommissioning and commissioning projects.
• Understanding of user experience principles.

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 IT Specialist (Technical Product Management) is assigned to the Digital for Development Operations Division (ITOP) within the Information Technology Department (ITD). ITD supports ADB's mission by delivering secure, effective, and innovative information systems and technology solutions. The department partners with business units across ADB to identify opportunities for using technology to enhance development impact through regional cooperation and integration.

ITOP provides digital solutions that meet business needs by delivering and supporting software application/data/business process management service products. It also drives information consistency and efficiency of product delivery. 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 Director, ITOP.

Your Role

As IT Specialist (Technical Product Management), you will play a critical role in the strategic refresh of the product procurement system. You will drive collaboration, implement important project milestones, and identify and improve processes to enhance system efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. You will oversee the design, delivery, and implementation of product functionalities, ensuring alignment with both technical and functional requirements and adherence to stakeholder expectations.

You will serve as a bridge across three core disciplines—User Experience (UX), Technology, and Business—facilitating effective communication and integration among teams. You will also perform 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 with ITD teams, product managers, business users, business analysts, project leaders, and other key stakeholders to ensure that product scope and business requirements are consistently met. You will also manage a team comprising Business Analysts, Project Managers, and PMO Administrators to support the successful execution of project goals.

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Qualifications

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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.

Additional Information

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to resubmit an application. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

About 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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