Strategic Resource Management Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The IDB Group is a community dedicated to improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Established with a mission to foster sustainable development and social inclusion, the organization is composed of diverse and passionate individuals who work collaboratively in an inclusive environment. The IDB Group operates across 48 member countries, focusing on various sectors to enhance the quality of life for people in the region. The organization emphasizes operational excellence and innovation in its approach to development, ensuring that its initiatives are impactful and aligned with the needs of the communities it serves.

Job Overview:
The Strategic Resource Management Consultant position is designed for an analytical and organized professional who will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of an IT Financial Management tool. This position is integral to the Strategic Resource Management Team within the Technology and Transformation Department (TTD). The consultant will be responsible for various functions including financial and resource planning, IT cost optimization, and promoting operational excellence. The role requires collaboration with product teams to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and effective governance processes. The consultant will also prepare executive reports and dashboards to aid in decision-making, providing data-driven analysis to support senior management in investment prioritization and resource allocation decisions. Overall, the position aims to enhance financial transparency and strategic alignment within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring the implementation of product-level OKRs, ensuring alignment with institutional and business priorities.
• Collaborate with Product Teams to ensure consistency between Product operating methodologies, prioritization decisions, and budget allocation across RUN, GROW, and TRANSFORM initiatives.
• Support governance processes related to prioritization and funding decisions, ensuring consistency with approved budget frameworks.
• Prepare executive reports and dashboards on budget execution, investment performance, and cost transparency to support decision-making.
• Provide data-driven analysis to support senior management in investment prioritization and resource allocation decisions.
• Support the implementation and adoption of the IT Financial Management (ITFM) tool to improve cost transparency, funding allocation, and financial decision-making across products.
• Assist in the preparation, allocation, and monitoring of Capital and Administrative budgets, providing relevant financial analysis and insights, including the preparation of investment proposals while ensuring integrity, consistency, and strategic alignment.
• Monitor the use of financial resources, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and tracking the value generated by investments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Business Administration, Computer Science, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in analytical and critical thinking, financial or cost management, leadership, effective communication, cost optimization, strategy development support, and technology-related competencies.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required.
• Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
• Must be a citizen of one of the 48-member countries and eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.
• No family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent advanced degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration or Computer Science. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage financial resources and contribute to strategic planning and governance processes.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of progressive experience in roles that require analytical and critical thinking, financial or cost management, and effective communication. Experience in leadership and strategy development support, as well as technology-related competencies, is also essential for this position. This level of experience is crucial for the consultant to effectively contribute to the implementation of the IT Financial Management tool and support the organization's strategic objectives.

Languages:
Proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Additionally, knowledge of French and Portuguese is considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate in a diverse work environment and collaborate with various stakeholders across the IDB Group.

Additional Notes:
The position is a Local Remote Consultant role, offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 48 months, subject to eligibility. The services are expected to be provided 100% remotely from the candidate's place of residence in a country where the IDB Group has offices. The IDB Group offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits such as health insurance, a savings plan, and development support opportunities. Employees are entitled to 2 days of leave per month of contract, along with gender-neutral parental leave. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.