Manager – Infrastructure Engineering

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a prominent global institution established to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries. Founded in 1944, it has grown to include 189 member countries and operates more than 120 offices worldwide. The organization is dedicated to ending extreme poverty, promoting shared prosperity, and fostering sustainable development through various initiatives and partnerships. The World Bank Group is recognized as one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for development, leveraging data, research, and technology to address the most pressing global challenges.

Job Overview:
The Manager of Infrastructure Engineering at the World Bank Group plays a crucial role in leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's core IT infrastructure. This position is pivotal in ensuring that infrastructure investments align with the World Bank's mission and strategic objectives. The manager will guide a team of infrastructure engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that supports digital transformation and operational excellence. The role requires a servant leader who can energize and influence team members, build consensus, and proactively address challenges to achieve key deliverables. The manager will oversee the design and maintenance of IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal and secure operations across various components, including servers, storage, data centers, networks, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security systems. This position also involves communicating progress and challenges to senior leadership, managing vendor relationships, and driving the evaluation and implementation of modern infrastructure solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager, Infrastructure Engineering, will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including: overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure; providing leadership for enterprise-wide networking infrastructure; leading engineering initiatives and strategic plans for infrastructure programs; managing relationships with technology vendors; developing IT policies and procedures; collaborating with organizational leaders to address deficiencies in solution architecture; ensuring infrastructure services are robust and cost-effective; and building and mentoring a diverse, high-performing team. The manager will also be tasked with delivering specific objectives within the first year, such as developing a comprehensive roadmap for infrastructure engineering initiatives, optimizing SAP ERP infrastructure, and implementing AI technologies to automate operations tasks.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, business administration, or a related field, along with at least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in IT and infrastructure engineering leadership roles. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience is acceptable. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of direct, hands-on experience in core infrastructure engineering, including modern data center operations and enterprise networks. Proven experience leading large, geographically distributed infrastructure teams is essential, as is expertise in designing and implementing infrastructure architecture and achieving operational excellence.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, engineering, information systems, or business administration. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree must have extensive experience in relevant roles, demonstrating a strong foundation in IT and infrastructure engineering.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in IT and infrastructure engineering leadership roles, or 15 years with a bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 10 years of direct, hands-on experience in core infrastructure engineering is required, ideally within large financial institutions, governmental bodies, or multinational organizations. Experience leading large, geographically distributed infrastructure teams is also necessary.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. While no additional languages are specified as preferred, proficiency in other languages may be beneficial in a diverse workplace.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment role with a term duration of 3 years. The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, with a strong emphasis on encouraging applications from Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates. The organization promotes a culture of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, empowerment, and accountability.