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About this position

IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, is a multilateral organization, committed to the development of the private sector of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by financing loans, equity investments, and guarantees. Beyond financing, IDB Invest actively collaborates with clients, offering advisory services to enhance their strategic and operational capabilities and promote sustainable business practices.

The Manufacturing and Consumer Product Retail Distribution (CPRD) sectors in LAC face increasing pressures to adopt advanced Industry 4.0 technologies. These technologies include, among others, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), robotics, and automation, essential to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Leveraging these innovative digital solutions, including advanced analytics, additive manufacturing, and smart automation, offer transformative opportunities for corporate companies to optimize operations, build agile digital supply chains, and create new digital services and business models.

Despite these potential advantages, many private-sector organizations struggle with executing effective Digital Transformation programs, while strategic planning is essential, organizational culture alignment is equally important. Our market research studies confirm that a weak or misaligned digital culture often represents a major barrier to successfully achieving Digital Transformation goals. Therefore, successful transformation requires appropriate technologies, robust strategies, skilled talent, and the adoption of a supportive organizational culture.
Recognizing these challenges, IDB Invest’s Digital and Technological Transformation team seeks an experienced Products and External Services Consultant (PEC) to provide specialized advisory services, supporting private-sector clients across LAC in effectively navigating their unique Digital Business Journeys.

The selected candidate will have a solid academic background in business and technology, with a maximum of nine years of professional experience specifically in Digital Transformation within the Manufacturing and CPRD industries. The PEC will report directly to the Head of Digital Transformation and collaborate with internal business units and specialized advisory teams.

The Digital Transformation unit, integrated within the GSI Division, is designed strategically to deliver distinctive digital capabilities aligned with IDB Invest’s cross-cutting strategic themes. The selected PEC will identify, conceptualize, and implement innovative technological solutions tailored to market-level needs, individual clients, and specific transactions, aimed to significantly enhance client competitiveness and sustainability.

The successful candidate will exhibit strong analytical thinking, effective knowledge-transfer capabilities, and excellent oral and written communication skills. A proactive approach, enthusiasm for technology-driven solutions, and relevant international experience with leading private-sector companies in LAC will be highly beneficial.

What you’ll do

As Digital Transformation PEC, you will lead the design and execution of advisory services, concentrating specifically on improving client productivity, operational efficiency, and closing knowledge gaps through reskilling and upskilling. You will engage proactively with innovative start-up ecosystems and introduce new digital-enabled working methods, particularly in Manufacturing and Retail (CPRD) industries. 

• Strategic Alignment: Ensure continuous alignment of digital initiatives with IDB Invest’s core mission, particularly emphasizing sustainability, climate change, social inclusion, and innovation.
• Execution of Digital Transformation Strategies: Develop client-centric Digital Transformation strategies leveraging advanced technologies. Tailor advisory approaches to match client needs and align closely with IDB Invest’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Client Engagement: Leverage deep regional expertise to craft customized digital strategies that generate tangible competitive advantages for clients in LAC.
• Technical Proficiency and Technological Acumen: Demonstrate extensive experience in developing and implementing private-sector digital solutions, including Industry 4.0 technologies, such as, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Cloud computing, Blockchain, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Generative AI models.
• Leadership of Technical Assistance Projects: Manage end-to-end project delivery of Digital Transformation initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes through coordinated internal collaboration, clear communication of solutions, and trusted relationships.
• Business Case Development: Effectively prioritize multiple projects, create detailed business cases for novel digital use-cases, and foster internal stakeholder buy-in and support.
• Ideation and Methodologies: Apply structured ideation and agile methodologies, using techniques such as design thinking and agile implementation to foster innovation and deliver measurable results.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement continuous enhancements in the advisory portfolio, informed by industry trends and client feedback.
• Engagement with Innovation Ecosystems: Facilitate collaboration with startups and innovation networks, enriching Digital Transformation solutions offered to IDB Invest’s clients.

What you'll need

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, STEM, and/or other relevant fields related to Digital Transformation, and a Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree is mandatory.
• Experience: Between 7 of 9 years of relevant experience in Digital Transformation within private-sector contexts, specifically in the Manufacturing and CPRD industries, is required. Familiarity with disruptive digital business models, particularly within the Agribusiness and Banking sectors in LAC, is highly valued. Additionally, experience in Management Consulting and strategic client relationship management is desirable.
• Languages:  Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Products and External Services Consultant (PEC), Lump Sum
• Length of contract:  8 months
• Work Location: Remote

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A flexible way of working. You will be evaluated by deliverable.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.