IT Manager I/II - Project Management

Federal Reserve System•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking an IT Manager I/II to lead and oversee its Project Management Office (PMO) team. This role is crucial for establishing and maintaining project management standards, processes, and best practices, while providing strategic oversight to ensure successful product delivery. The manager will collaborate closely with executive leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams to foster consistency, accountability, and alignment with departmental goals. This position requires extensive communication with colleagues, business stakeholders, technology partners, and teams across the Federal Reserve System and/or the US Treasury. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is committed to fostering stability, integrity, and efficiency in the nation's monetary, financial, and payment systems, representing the Fourth District perspectives. The organization is recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for its outstanding employment practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of related work experience
Minimum of 5 years of management and leadership experience
Project Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid
Project lifecycle management
Portfolio and program management
Tools & Software: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Visio
Strong business acumen and analytical skills
Strategic thinking and vision-setting
Executive-level communication, reporting and presentation skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Process improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Leads a team focused on project management for a complex portfolio of projects to ensure successful product delivery
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to the team
Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, methodologies and standards to better drive consistency across projects
Develop and implement project management tools, templates and reports for use across portfolio
Monitor performance across multiple products and initiatives while providing executive level reporting on project health, risks, and milestones
Identify, manage, and communicate risks and issues across initiatives, including cross-team and technical dependencies
Manage resource allocation and capacity planning across projects
Drive continuous improvement and PMO maturity within the team
Provide performance management, career development, and coaching & mentoring of team.
Leads a culture that drives innovation and continuous improvement