Manager, Systems, Data & Reporting

Manager, Systems, Data & Reporting

Description

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and 182 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

VPU Context

WBG Budget and Procurement supports the World Bank Group’s strategic priorities by providing budget, planning, procurement, systems, reporting, analytics, and shared services across the institution. The WBG Centers of Excellence department brings together core budget functions to build a more integrated, data-driven, and client-focused budget function. The department supports One WBG integration, budget reforms, modernized systems, automation, and stronger decision support for senior management and client teams.

Unit Context

The Budget Solutions unit leads WBG-wide budget systems, data, reporting, knowledge, and technology-enabled solutions. The unit supports the Integrated Planning Solution, ERP transition, budget reporting, analytics, automation, and client-facing digital products. The Systems, Data and Reporting team will help strengthen data governance, reporting quality, self-service analytics, process automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve decision-making and service delivery across WBP and its clients.

Duties and accountabilities:

•Lead the Systems, Data and Reporting team to successfully deliver high-quality budget systems, reporting, analytics, and digital products, in a timely manner.

•Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Integrated Planning Solution and related planning, forecasting, and budget distribution processes.

•Partner with business teams, ITS, DFI, IFC, MIGA, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system, data, and reporting solutions.

•Strengthen data governance, reporting standards, quality assurance, controls, and documentation across WBP reporting products.

•Drive automation, self-service reporting, Power BI dashboards, AI-enabled tools, and process improvements that reduce manual work and improve client service.

•Support ERP transition activities, including business readiness, user adoption, testing, change management, and continuity of critical budget processes.

•Manage, coach, and develop staff; promote collaboration, accountability, innovation, and a strong client-service culture.

Selection Criteria

•Masters or PhD degree in finance, business, information systems, data analytics, public administration, or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of substantial relevant experience.

•Strong knowledge of budget, planning, financial management, reporting, and analytics processes in a large and complex, international, organization.

•Demonstrated ability to lead systems, data, reporting, automation, or digital transformation initiatives from concept through successful implementation and benefits realization, employing proven change and program management expertise.

•Experience with financial planning systems, ERP platforms, business intelligence tools, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, data repositories, or related technologies.

•Proven ability to manage teams, develop staff, set priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

•Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders and present complex issues clearly.

•Sound judgment, integrity, and strong commitment to data quality, internal controls, cybersecurity, privacy, and institutional policies.

WBG Managerial Competencies

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.