Senior Project Manager Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group, an international financial institution dedicated to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Established to support sustainable enterprises and projects, IDB Invest aims to deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region. The organization operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates. Recently, IDB Invest's shareholders approved a significant capitalization of $3.5 billion, enabling the institution to scale up its investments to approximately $19 billion, thereby unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

Job Overview:
The Senior Project Manager Consultant position is designed for a strategic, experienced, and results-driven individual who will lead the execution of the Core Lending Solution (CLS) Modernization Project. This role involves ensuring integrated planning, effective governance, and coordination with vendors and system integrators, as well as transparent reporting on various project aspects such as scope, schedule, cost, risks, dependencies, issues, decisions, and project readiness. The consultant will be part of the Financial and Administrative Services team within the Operations Division of IDB Invest’s Finance Department. The position requires the consultant to provide strategic coordination and hands-on execution support, acting as a key bridge between Finance, Risk, IT, and business stakeholders. The consultant will also contribute to strengthening governance frameworks, ensuring sound financial and control outcomes, and enabling informed decision-making for complex transformation initiatives and new product development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager Consultant will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including serving as the Single Project Coordination and Accountability Hub, acting as the central coordination point for business, technical, vendor, system integrator, compliance, testing, deployment, and change-enablement workstreams. The consultant will develop and maintain the project charter, scope baseline, integrated project plan, milestones, critical path, resource plan, budget, expenditure tracking, cost forecasts, dependencies, delivery commitments, and project calendar. Additionally, the consultant will manage governance structures, including steering committees and working groups, and prepare executive reports on project progress, risks, blockers, decisions, and impacts. The consultant will also maintain RAID logs, monitor and escalate risks and issues, coordinate vendor and system integrator performance, manage testing governance, and ensure compliance with audit and documentation requirements. Furthermore, the consultant will coordinate business readiness, change enablement, deployment, operational transition, and project closure activities, ensuring that all deliverables are transitioned to operational ownership.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or business administration. Additionally, at least 10 years of progressive experience in IT project management is required, including leading large-scale, cross-functional technology implementations, managing complex projects and stakeholders, and coordinating vendors and system integrators. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies is essential, along with experience in financial systems, SaaS implementations, project management tools, and business process modeling. Participation in RFP processes is considered a plus.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as computer science, information technology, engineering, or business administration. This advanced education is crucial for understanding the complexities of IT project management and the technical aspects of the projects being managed.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT project management. This experience should include leading large-scale, cross-functional technology implementations, managing complex projects, and overseeing project governance, risks, budgets, and deliverables. Candidates should also have experience coordinating vendors and system integrators and applying Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies in their previous roles. Experience with financial systems and SaaS implementations is preferred, as well as familiarity with project management tools and business process modeling.

Languages:
Proficiency in both Spanish and English, spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, knowledge of French and Portuguese is considered advantageous, as it may enhance communication with stakeholders across different regions.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as an international consultant role, requiring full-time commitment for a duration of 27 months, with the possibility of extension up to 48 months if applicable. The IDB Group offers a competitive compensation package along with various benefits, including health insurance, a savings plan, and support for relocation and visa applications. Employees are entitled to 2 days of leave per month, gender-neutral parental leave, and access to health services. The work environment includes on-site positions with occasional teleworking flexibility, and the organization promotes a culture of inclusion and support for individuals from underrepresented groups.