Digital Program Specialist - Custom Solution (5771)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

In response to the growing demands of digital solutions tailored to AIIB's specific needs, Information Technology Department aim to enhance the Bank's capabilities in managing custom development digital programs and related solutions, such as risk management, knowledge management solutions, etc. To strengthen expertise in this area, AIIB is looking for a digital program specialist for custom solutions. The role will specialize in understanding AIIB’s specific requirements and oversee the creation of bespoke solutions that align with business operations. Using their technical expertise and program management skills, the Ditigal Program Specialist--Custom Solutions will ensure that the custom solutions meet all quality standards and functional requirements, which is crucial in maintaining the integrity and reliability of custom-developed IT systems.

Responsibilities:

•    Engaging with business stakeholders, design and implement tailored technical solutions supporting a specific business area, such as risk management, knowledge management, etc. 
•    Manage the full life cycle of the system development and changes. Participate in demand management and planning, impact assessment, feasibility studies, and work effort and duration estimates.
•    Serve as the digital program manager and manage a portfolio of projects, which includes managing service providers and stakeholders; identifying potential project and technical risks; designing and implementing appropriate mitigation actions and escalating risks as appropriate; and ensuring projects comply with IT governance processes and procedures and AIIB’s audit and control requirements. 
•    Work with various teams - such as infrastructure, data management, IT security, and risk management - to provide a smooth rollout of products and services to users and maintain a highly secure system through proper configuration and system access monitoring.
•    Manage vendors, which includes procurement, contracting, performance management, etc.

Requirements:

•    Strong experience in successful application deliveries, system implementations and upgrades. Solid knowledge of software development processes and procedures.
•    Experience in delivering software in a formal regime using source control management etc. with relevant artefacts to support design, quality and support.
•    Solid experience in building coherent and dynamic and user-friendly interfaces, robust services and scalable data processing jobs, including but not limited to the following: 
o    Professional experience with backend engineering and relational database with Java, Python, C++, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, SQL server, etc.
o    Solid understanding of modern web application development processes and standard methodologies. Experience with responsive design and front-end development where usability is a first-class goal, using React, Angular, or similar frontend framework, React, HTML, CSS, etc.
o    Strong understanding of information hierarchy, usability, design principles and implementation methodology
•    Experience with development in AWS, Azure environment.
•    Results oriented with an ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
•    Effective communication and engagement skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
•    Proven experience in managing procurement processes and day-to-day vendor service. 
•    Fluency in oral and written English is a must.
•    Master’s degree equivalent or higher in related fields from a reputable university.
•    Minimum 5-8 years of relevant IT experience or equivalent for IT Specialist.