Blockchain Technology Strategy & Portfolio Project Manager

World Food Programme; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Blockchain Technology Strategy & Portfolio Project Manager in Munich, Germany. The successful candidate will drive the blockchain strategy and oversee project management to enhance humanitarian response through innovative technology. With a focus on leadership and technical expertise, the role requires a minimum of 5 years in software development with experience in blockchain. Commitment to social impact and collaboration with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years in a technical role such as software development.
• 3 years in a blockchain product and/or project management role.

Aufgaben

• Drive blockchain technology strategy development.
• Manage blockchain project portfolio effectively.
• Provide technical advisory & thought leadership services.

Kenntnisse

Blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT)

Programming skills (e.g., Python, Solidity)

Agile project management

Data analysis and governance

Communication and presentation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in (Applied) Computer Science

Master’s degree is a plus

Jobbeschreibung

Blockchain Technology Strategy & Portfolio Project Manager

Unit / Division: WFP Innovation Accelerator (INNA) | Location: Munich, Germany | Contract Type: Consultancy | Duration: 11 months | Reporting To: Head of Innovative Finance, Frontier Innovations and Venture Launchpad

Responsibilities

Drive the blockchain technology strategy development and oversee the blockchain project portfolio management
Design the development and implementation of the blockchain strategy at WFP Innovation Accelerator and oversee the blockchain project portfolio
Address both internal WFP processes and program delivery in emerging and developing countries.

Develop a blockchain strategy and set focus areas and priorities to explore where blockchain technology can have an impact on humanitarian response and food systems transformation.
Identify and drive the development of promising blockchain-based technical solutions addressing humanitarian use cases from idea to scaling through the core WFP Innovation Accelerator program.
Define key performance indicators and milestones for blockchain projects and overall portfolio and assure their implementation impact measurement and reporting.
Build collaborations around blockchain technology create methods for accessing potential partnerships and work with the team of Blockchain Consultants to ensure new blockchain solutions are developed prototyped and iterated upon quickly.
Act as a project manager to champion specific blockchain initiatives led by WFP:

• Support Country Office blockchain pilots related to emergency response, small‑holder farmer support, supply chain management and other areas.
• Identify and support opportunities to use blockchain for internal efficiency and effectiveness across WFP.
• Champion blockchain piloting with and/or integration within WFP operations or within other organizations (as applicable) while liaising with internal units such as TEC procurement and legal as required.

Provide technical advisory & thought leadership services: present and provide technical insights linked to blockchain concepts to peers and external stakeholders to introduce and explain the technology and foster appropriate use‑case adoption.
Serve as a blockchain expert & thought leader with deep insight into the blockchain industry.
Advise and support innovation teams on key decisions regarding technical product features, technology elements and relevant technology vendors/partners.
Coach project teams from ideation to implementation (as applicable) using methodologies such as human‑centred design, lean start‑up, project management and SCRUM.

Deliverables at the End of the Contract

• Develop a blockchain technology strategy for the WFP Innovation Accelerator to inform WFP’s investments in this space.
• Generate a pipeline of external and internal blockchain projects and ensure that blockchain technologies are being used to deliver maximum value to WFP.
• Provide sound technical advice on blockchain topics to projects and initiatives.
• Ensure that the Frontier Innovations portfolio is delivered at a high quality and in‑line with WFP corporate IT standards where required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in (Applied) Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or related technical discipline. Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience: At least 5 years in a technical role such as software development with 3 years in a blockchain product and/or project management role or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills

• Passionate to build and apply technology innovations (e.g. mobile apps, blockchain, artificial intelligence) for social impact.
• Strong conceptual thinking to develop new strategies and innovative projects.
• Experience in innovation portfolio management and project life cycle from ideation to minimum viable product testing, prototyping and implementation.
• Practical knowledge of data analysis, data preparation and data governance in advance of the use case selection for blockchain solutions.
• Project experience with blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) such as Hyperledger, Ethereum, Corda, IOTA.
• Good programming skills in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Python, Solidity, NodeJS, JavaScript).
• Able to develop non‑functional requirements for technical prototypes.
• Knowledge and experience implementing agile project management methodologies.
• Worked cross‑functionally and able to get things done in an agile and hands‑on way.
• Proven track record in driving projects – effectively delivering impactful elements in a fast‑moving environment, ideally for new businesses, new business models, start‑ups.
• Able to generate new and original solutions to complex problems and to design new product ideas.
• Strong analytical skills to assess business requirements to develop innovative projects.
• Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities – we all have to roll up our sleeves!
• Able to interact with a broad range of stakeholders and external audience with maturity and tact.
• Excellent communication / presentation skills with the ability to write strategy documents, develop business plans and deliver presentations.
• Collaborative spirit able to partner with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Sets high level of ambition for the project and own work to achieve impact for the hungry people we serve.
• Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or Portuguese is beneficial.

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