Senior IT Project Manager

Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
As a Senior IT Project Manager you will oversee larger and more complex Department and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) and Federal Reserve System (FRS) information technology (IT) projects and business related projects. May lead FRBC projects as required. You will assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, develop project schedules and determine and acquire resources needed for projects. Familiar with the entire scope and requirements of projects and acts as liaison between team members and District and System leadership. You will have specialized knowledge in one or more specific technologies. The level of work is considered advanced and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision. You will also lead the work of others.
Your Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate Bank and System project activities and resources to ensure project goals are completed on time, within budget and with optimum quality
• Provide management, direction, prioritization, and conflict resolution for project teams to accomplish project goals
• Prepare and implement detailed project plans, including definition of scope, requirements, goals, resource allocation, budget and task schedules and milestones
• Communicate project goals and results to clients, Bank, and System management
• Ensure ongoing use of and adherence to Federal Reserve policies and practices, including established project management methodologies and Technology Project Standards
• May give feedback on training, development, goal development and guidance to staff; may make hiring recommendations and evaluate performance and provide feedback to staff
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks and participate in professional organizations
• Be a specialist and incorporate broader knowledge of business strategies into project management
• Consult with business and IT partners to strategize, plan, prioritize and implement needed projects within designated time and budget constraints
• Partner with National IT development and support providers to coordinate application testing, including selection of testing environment, investigation of testing issues, and approval of code deployments
• Maintain familiarity with technology management best practices and IT development approaches industry-wide

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical field or equivalent experience (Master's Degree desirable Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field preferred)
• 10+ years of direct work related experience
• Project Management certification (i.e. PMP) or equivalent knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project and risk management skills including ability to manage multiple priorities, resources, customers and management with a focus on consistency and accuracy
• Self-motivated with excellent teamwork skills
• Independent thinker, able to make decisions and perform objective analyses
• Possess and apply broad and specific knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the field of specialization to the completion of assignments
• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder engagement and management
• Ability to explain and present complex topics to senior level stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of project-management software applications and methodologies ( i.e., Agile / Waterfall, MS Teams, MS Project)
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Infrastructure, Application Development Lifecycle, Information Security Infrastructure
• Flexibility to handle fast changing conditions

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off and transit benefit
• A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career.
• Onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria

Location: This position is a Hybrid position which will require your presence in the Chicago, IL office location.
Other Requirements:

• This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.
• All Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief
• As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary

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)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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