IT Specialist (Product Lead – Digital Factory) at ADB, Manila, Philippines

Deadline: 24 April 2023

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of IT Specialist (Product Lead – Digital Factory) in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 3 years.

The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The IT Specialist (Product Lead – Digital Factory) will perform the following functions-

• Strategy, Planning, and Client Management
  • Responsible for the overall evolution of Digital Factory and its product portfolio.
  • Lead dialogue with business users to manage Digital Factory Roadmaps.
  • Identify opportunities to innovate and continuously improve user touch points with systems to bring seamless digital experience to the user community.
• Product Design and Development
  • Leads design and delivery of delightful product experiences by embracing fully user-centric design principles in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
  • Leads teams to deliver high-quality solutions by fully embracing agile practice and DevOps.
  • Through the iterative development processes, validate designs based on the clients’ needs, requirements, and behaviors.
  • Manage scope and expectations in balance with various constraints.
  • Monitor and evaluate progress and ensure timely reporting to ITD management and concerned steering committees.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other relevant fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience managing IT maintenance & support activities or projects related to automation systems.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Ability to distill complex concepts into design concepts and requirements.
• Strong experience in software design and development using the Agile scrum delivery framework.
• Experience in the application of design thinking and user experience (UX) approaches
• Working knowledge in user research, usability testing, rapid prototyping, interviews, and translating findings into product design specifications.
• Ability to apply agile development, DevOps, change management, project management, and other implementation methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and presenting business cases orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skills in software development estimation, planning, and design.
• Experience in working with external suppliers and outsourcing.
• Excellent interpersonal, client relationship, and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit ADB.