Associate Product Owner

Job Posting Organization:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) and was established to promote private sector investment in developing countries. The organization operates in 145 countries and has more than 182 offices worldwide. IFC's mission is to address the world's most pressing development challenges, particularly in job creation, as 1.2 billion young people are reaching working age in the coming decade. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, focusing on generating more and better jobs and improving lives through partnerships with governments, private sectors, and development partners. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

Job Overview:
The Associate Product Owner will play a crucial role in the Corporate Information Technologies Department (CIT) at IFC, which aims to leverage technology to support IFC's strategic priorities and business operations. The position involves collaborating closely with the Product Manager to continuously evolve the Salesforce product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the Bank Group's institutional and IT strategic priorities. The Associate Product Owner will be responsible for translating business and stakeholder needs into a well-prioritized backlog of epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring that the development team has clear, actionable guidance. This role also requires establishing and tracking product success metrics, building strong relationships with business sponsors and stakeholders, and managing trade-offs between scope, time, and resources. The ideal candidate will be adept at supporting Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensuring that the product aligns with Salesforce best practices and enterprise standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Product Owner include:

• Collaborating with the Product Manager to evolve the Salesforce product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Evaluating Salesforce capabilities to ensure optimal design choices.
• Translating business and stakeholder needs into a prioritized backlog of epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Serving as the principal point of accountability for product decisions, balancing stakeholder demands, technical feasibility, and resource constraints.
• Supporting Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint review, and retrospectives.
• Reviewing and formally accepting completed work against defined acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Establishing and tracking product success metrics, using data to inform ongoing prioritization.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with business sponsors, client departments, and senior stakeholders.
• Managing trade-offs between scope, time, and resources, and communicating impacts transparently to leadership and stakeholders. 1
• Collaborating with enterprise architecture, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, UX, and QA functions to ensure the product is secure, scalable, and aligned with WBG technology standards. 1
• Ensuring alignment with Salesforce best practices and enterprise standards.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Associate Product Owner position include:

• A Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience, including 5+ years of Salesforce experience specifically in the Financial Services industry.
• SAFe Product Owner certification.
• Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator certification is required.
• Experience in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Experience Cloud is required.
• Salesforce Certified Business Analyst certification is required.
• Solid knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, including objects, workflows, and integrations.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation programs, such as CRM implementation.
• A demonstrated track record as a Product Owner delivering complex digital products within an Agile environment.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively manage and develop Salesforce products within the financial services sector.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of work experience, with at least 5 years specifically focused on Salesforce within the Financial Services industry. Candidates should have a proven track record as a Product Owner, demonstrating their ability to deliver complex digital products in an Agile environment. Experience in large-scale digital transformation programs, particularly CRM implementations, is also essential.

Languages:
While the job posting does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is typically expected in international organizations like the World Bank Group. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified as Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP) and is part of an international recruitment effort. The closing date for applications is set for October 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave. The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, ensuring that they do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.