Program Specialist jobs in United Arab Emirates

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted: 16 hours ago | Type: Permanent | Salary: Competitive

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond, with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

In response to the growing demands for digital solutions tailored to AIIB's specific needs, the Information Technology Department aims to enhance the Bank's capabilities in managing custom development digital programs and related solutions, such as risk management and knowledge management solutions. To strengthen expertise in this area, AIIB is looking for a Digital Program Specialist for Custom Solutions. This role will specialize in understanding AIIB's specific requirements and oversee the creation of bespoke solutions that align with business operations. Using their technical expertise and program management skills, the Digital Program Specialist will ensure that the custom solutions meet all quality standards and functional requirements, which is crucial in maintaining the integrity and reliability of custom-developed IT systems.

Responsibilities:

• Engaging with business stakeholders to design and implement tailored technical solutions supporting specific business areas, such as risk management and knowledge management.
• Managing the full life cycle of system development and changes, including demand management and planning, impact assessment, feasibility studies, and work effort and duration estimates.
• Serving as the digital program manager and managing a portfolio of projects, which includes managing service providers and stakeholders; identifying potential project and technical risks; designing and implementing appropriate mitigation actions; and ensuring projects comply with IT governance processes and AIIB's audit and control requirements.
• Working with various teams, such as infrastructure, data management, IT security, and risk management, to ensure a smooth rollout of products and services to users while maintaining a highly secure system.
• Managing vendors, including procurement, contracting, and performance management.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in successful application deliveries, system implementations, and upgrades, with solid knowledge of software development processes and procedures.
• Experience in delivering software in a formal regime using source control management, with relevant artifacts to support design, quality, and support.
• Solid experience in building coherent, dynamic, and user-friendly interfaces, robust services, and scalable data processing jobs.
• Professional experience with backend engineering and relational databases, including Java, Python, C++, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, etc.
• Solid understanding of modern web application development processes and standard methodologies, with experience in responsive design and front-end development using frameworks like React, Angular, HTML, and CSS.
• Strong understanding of information hierarchy, usability, design principles, and implementation methodology.
• Experience with development in AWS and Azure environments.
• Results-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
• Effective communication and engagement skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience in managing procurement processes and day-to-day vendor services.
• Fluency in oral and written English is a must.
• Master's degree or higher in related fields from a reputable university.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant IT experience or equivalent for IT Specialist.

Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.

Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB strives to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or nationality.