Practice Manager - Digital & Data Infrastructure, AI & New Technologies
Organization: World Bank
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Job #: req30415
Sector: Digital Development
Grade: GH
Term Duration: 4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Required Language(s): English
Closing Date: 12/5/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges.
Digital Vice Presidency
The Digital Transformation Vertical Vice Presidency was established on July 1, 2024, and will guide World Bank Group efforts to establish the foundations of a digital economy, build and enhance digital and data infrastructure, ensure cybersecurity and data privacy for institutions, businesses, and citizens, and advance digital government services. Digital technologies, including AI and data, present a unique opportunity to accelerate development.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Practice Manager will be responsible for 15-20 staff and report to the Global Director for Digital Core. The PM will work closely with the Regional Managers/Directors and support their work to advance digital transformation in client countries including mobilizing cutting-edge experts both externally and internally. PM will ensure that frontlines teams are supported through the Regional Managers by making available state of the art knowledge to clients including facilitating cross-regional and institutional learning to find client driven solutions.
More specifically, the PM is responsible for the following areas:
1. Solutions and Results to Clients
Leads her/his team to deliver the key strategic priorities and specific activities, including managing the quality of work program and deliverables including lending and ASA, working closely with other PMs and Regional PMs.
2. People/Talent Management
Models exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforces these qualities in own team and staff.
3. Knowledge Management and Partnerships
Responds to global, regional and national challenges and opportunities in the broader Digital Transformation area.
4. Resource Management
Manages within available budget constraints, restructures unit as needed and establishes funding priorities.
Selection Criteria
• Master's or PhD degree in digital technology/sciences, public policy, private sector development, economics, laws, technology, or another relevant field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility.
• Excellent and proven technical skills in broadband network, affordable devices, data centers and AI and technical applications.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with established track record in managing multi-cultural and virtual teams including solid managerial and influencing skills are at a premium for this position.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven experience in dealing with the media, external stakeholder and expert groups.
WBG Managerial Competencies: https://bit.ly/2kDjXkr
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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