Director General, Project Portfolio Management

Closing on: June 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)
Duty Station: Shanghai, China
Target Market: Global recruitment

Mission Objective

The Project Portfolio Management Department (PPMD), under the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for performing Bank-wide project portfolio management, establishing reporting mechanisms and project related standards and systems. It leads regular project portfolio reviews, acting in close coordination with Regional Offices and Centers. The Department contributes to the development of the NDB’s business strategy in each region of operation. It also contributes to identifying and incorporating lessons learned from the Bank’s operations, facilitating innovation and cross-regional exchange of good practices and experiences. The Department works in coordination with other departments on the revision of existing and preparation of new operational policies, regulations and procedures, provides interpretation of operational policies and guidelines for consistent application by other departments, prepares and updates templates for documents prepared by Operations departments and regional offices.

The Director General, Project Portfolio Management, is responsible for broad corporate leadership translating the Bank’s mission into effective and respected programs that manage public and private sector portfolios. Corporate leadership, program vision, foresight and capacity for action are essential to shape the Bank’s agenda in financing projects for the public and private sectors and position the Bank to influence the global issues in sustainable development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose

• Strategize the alignment of mission with corporate level programs to achieve effective design and resource requirements for the Project Portfolio Management Department.
• Proposes innovative solutions in the NDB’s mission.
• Lead institutional development to ensure alignment and achievement of the Project Portfolio Management Department’s core mission and goals.
• Build new programming approaches for monitoring public and private sector portfolios to strengthen and sustain the relevance of the Bank’s portfolios.

Engagement

• Advises the senior management on design and monitoring of public and private sector portfolios.
• Establish standards for team leadership in the Project Portfolio Management Department, ensuring managers motivate staff and practice effective resource management.
• Champion NDB’s mission, institutional capacity and expertise securing the resources and support for program success.
• Expand NDB’s reach into new program areas to sustain relevance and demonstrate the NDB’s capacity and value.

Delivery

• Envision new approaches to program and organization design promoting improved effectiveness in managing public and private sector portfolios.
• Create and implement portfolio and program management standards which showcase NDB as an effective partner in sustainable development.
• Plan corporate standards that establish consistent portfolio and program quality.
• Expand the depth and reach of program deliverables to increase impact and value to clients and donors.

Target Skills Profile

Substantive Knowledge

• Demonstrated capacity gained through experience at the corporate level to link organization mission and capacity.
• Understand and articulate corporate priorities in the context of the functional programs.
• Develop plans/strategies to achieve integrated operations which support corporate goals.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrated skill to motivate colleagues and counterparts through insightful consideration of program purpose and corporate mission.
• Bring insight into the effective alignment of functions with corporate priorities which provide clarity and guidance.
• Build solid relationships centered on consistent quality of service reflecting the corporate mission and image.

Execution Skills

• Demonstrated achievement in program management aligning resources with mission.
• Develop processes which guide the organization and execution of services consistently and reflective of corporate priorities.
• Set quality standards which guide design and execution of Bank’s operations.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in areas relevant to NDB mandate (e.g., Economics, Finance, etc.).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in management of public and private sectors portfolios across integrated program areas and geographies, culminating in a leadership role and position of influence, in a multilateral development bank or equivalent or regulated large private sector financial institution.
• Fluency in English essential to communicate in writing and speaking. Knowledge of a second language (preferably from one of the NDB member countries) desirable.

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