Project Manager, Program Management Office - Division of Supervision & Regulation - 22905

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Manager assists in conducting and managing analyses and projects that meet the strategic business objectives and goals of the division and involve banking practices and supervision. These project management responsibilities may include the work of supervisory and senior analysts from other Board divisions; and representatives of the Reserve banks; representatives of other agencies and organizations. The Project Manager assists in coordinating cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement activities, which bring projects to completion on time with quality outcomes in support of Division objectives. As appropriate, the Project Manager follows standard project management methodology (including tools, systems and applications) and ensures all project documentation is kept up to date and communicated to relevant stakeholders on a timely basis.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1.Partners with Project Managers (FR 28) to coordinate projects involving complex analyses of issues involving banking organizations.
2.Assists in planning multiple related projects to achieve identified project objectives.
3.Assists in preparation of correspondence, presentations, and related briefing materials for senior management regarding status of project.
4.Assists in coordinating communication across business and technical areas. With input from
Project Managers (FR 28) prepares meeting agendas.
5.Assists in coordinating of training, and implementation plan if appropriate.
6.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by leveraging on-line technical resources, attending conferences, establishing personal and professional relationships, attending formal training classes, and pursuing certifications where appropriate.
7.Performs other related duties as required.

This description is intended to indicate the general level and function of this job. It is not intended to be all-es may be assigned duties not listed.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Position Qualifications: Requires excellent oral and written communications skills and analytical ability typically acquired through completion of a Master’s degree, or equivalent experience. Requires at least four years of experience in bank and bank holding companies and knowledge of the financial and management practices of banking organizations as well as knowledge of examination, reporting, and other supervisory policies and procedures. Strong management skills. Demonstrated use of current project management concepts, practices and procedures is required including definition and adherence to scope, change management, scheduling, issue resolution and risk management. Discretion and sensibility is required to maintain confidentiality in regards to assigned projects. Completion of Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP) or equivalent programs is highly desirable(FR-26) or requires at least 5 years of experience in bank and bank holding companies and in-depth background in financial and managerment practices of banking organizations. (FR-27).

Remarks:
The Program Management Office within Supervision and Regulation is responsible for program and project management, process management and project portfolio management.

Preferred skills include:
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with PMO operations – PPM tools and reporting
• Lean Six Sigma and process management
• Business-focused project management experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of managing multiple projects and initiatives. Experience developing project management standards, project performance management, and managing performance of technology service providers are additional considerations.

Travel: up to 25%

Full vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.

Full-time telework may not be accommodated.

Due to restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, travel expectations for this role have reduced significantly. The long-term travel requirements for this position are currently under review.