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Federal Reserve Bank Director -- Program Assurance Function in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Are you interested in using your project/program, product, and agile expertise to support the Federal Reserve System in delivering on large-scale program commitments?
As the Director in the Program Assurance Function (PAF), you will lead a team of subject matter experts to define, communicate and enable the adoption of standards, templates and best practices for project/program, portfolio, product management, and Agile delivery. Your team will provide engagement at the start-up and close-out phases of major Federal Reserve System initiatives, as well as provide independent verification and validation offerings.
The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. This is a hybrid position. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are expected to be in the office at least 2 days per week for meetings and team collaboration, unless directed otherwise by your supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Direct the activities of the PAF team, who provide assurance activities across the entire Federal Reserve System. The team’s portfolio includes: Standards, guidelines and practices covering Agile and the 4Ps (Program, Project, Product and Portfolio), as well as independent verification and validation framework and vendor relationship management.
Provide direction to leaders and staff regarding the implementation and application of standards and best practices to ensure objectives are met while longer-term Bank, department, and customer goals are achieved.
Lead and manage large-scale initiatives to develop standards, involving multiple stakeholders, cross-functional and/or multi-District teams. Defines and implements strategies to enable awareness and adoption of standards, best practices, and tooling.
Effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of System resources, gaining buy-in and adoption of standards, best-practices and renewable capabilities.
Work collaboratively in a team environment, contribute to technology vision, ensure customer needs are met, promote a positive work environment, and effectively manage teams through transitions and change.
Develop team goals and objectives that effectively advance the goals and objectives of the department, Bank, and FRS.
Work closely with official staff and management team to formulate, implement and measure outcomes of strategic plans and goals, budgets and resource planning, projects, performance and related matters.
Assist with setting a vision for the future, including developing plans to meet or achieve business needs consistent with System IT Principles.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of technical, operational, and policy issues relating to the industry and provides a high level of application and/or operational expertise.
Translate policy decisions from System IT governance bodies into solutions and operational changes, coordinating work assignments and implementation.
Develop, motivate, coach, and evaluate performance of staff, which includes managing staff to identify developmental assignments and training opportunities, working with individuals on their career goals, delegating responsibilities, providing timely feedback and evaluating performance.
Play a key role in the full cycle of employment matters, including but not limited to those involving hiring, retention and performance optimization, salary recommendations, and decisions related to the termination of employment, as well as the documentation of these matters.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in business administration, computer science, management information systems or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of broad technical experience in one or more phases of information technology and management information systems. Experience to include managing highly complex IT projects, programs, portfolios and/or agile/product transformation.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing staff and leading a technical or support function.
Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, interpersonal, relationship-building, organizational and planning, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency using standard business applications and software.
Experience balancing the needs of multiple business partners and finding solutions that will work for all parties. Strategic, critical thinking and judgment skills. Ability to identify and manage risk. Experience and skills in capturing, analyzing and managing metrics.
Professional certifications in Project Management, Agile, Product Management, and/or Organizational Change Management strongly preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Salary range is $152,400-190,536-228,600. Salary offer will be based on qualifications/experience of the candidate, alignment with market data, the needs of the position, our total compensation package, and internal equity.
Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan
Paid time off and holidays
Free public transportation passes
Annual educational assistance
On-site fitness facility
Professional development programs, training and conferences
And more…
The Minneapolis Fed is committed to developing a diverse workforce and providing an inclusive environment where all employees are respected and valued. We believe that we can foster development opportunities for all and reach our full potential by recognizing the unique experiences and identities of each of our colleagues. From economists to cash specialists (https://www.minneapolisfed.org/about-us/careers/job-profiles) , we work together to represent you in our economy.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Information Technology
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
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