Information Technology Assistant Vice President

Company: Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityAs a part of the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports a stable financial system. We work across diverse communities throughout our region and nation to foster understanding in our economy, the payments system, and financial institutions for people from all walks of life.Together, we serve the public and each other in an innovative environment that values the highest ethical standards. Here you'll find support to develop, united in a clear and common purpose with a diverse team.The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is hiring an Information Technology (IT) Assistant Vice President (AVP) to lead the enablement, delivery, and/or operations of a functional IT area. These functions could include solution delivery, solution enablement, information security, or end user services. The AVP will work with other Kansas City Fed and Federal Reserve System IT leaders to develop strategies and execute on plans to deliver business outcomes through technology. This role works closely with senior business leadership to guide the Bank's organizational and strategic plans and mature an integrated and modern technology delivery model across the Bank's IT organization. The position would report directly to a senior officer with broad technology responsibilities. A key aspect of the role is focusing on the identification and growth of technology talent across many domains and within leadership roles. This leader will spearhead the development, growth, and succession of employees within a segment of the Bank's IT organization and engage in talent development discussions across IT and broader Bank-wide business areas. The position requires a customer-centric and agile perspective that can successfully align desired business outcomes with an overall end user service and operational strategy. ---The AVP must be able to collaboratively work with individuals and teams across Federal Reserve Business Lines and IT organizations to achieve successful business objectives.Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership forthe attraction, development, and retention of a high caliber staff with diverse capabilities and develops successors and talent pools for key roles. -
• Fosters a work culture that promotes a cooperative, inclusive, innovative, andteam-oriented environment. Oversees and engages in diversity and inclusion activities.
• Establishes strategic vision, goals, and objectives for a specific IT function, consistent with the Bank's overarching strategic direction, goals, and objectives.
• Drives innovation that delivers business value; champions forward thinking changemanagement. Encourages a growth mindset across the organization.
• Maximizesvalue of shared technology enablement investments. Develops a culture of alignment toestablished standards, practices, and continuous process improvement.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and enables leaders and teams to improveperformance and achieve success.
• Provides oversight of administrative and organizational responsibilities for areasof functional responsibility that include budgeting, administration, and compliance. -
• Expands and leverages collaborative working partnership, while influencingSystem and Bank-wide decisions. Will serve on committees to develop and support overarching strategy at System and local levels.Qualifications & Experience:
  • Possesses strong leadership abilities and excels in the Bank's core values (Integrity, Service, Personal Growth and Development, Inclusion, and Innovation) and leadership competencies (Model the Way, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, Encouragethe Heart, and Inspire a Shared Vision).
  • Demonstrated proficiency as a strong leader who has successfully managed other leaders and an operational team. At least five years of managerial experience required; ten years preferred.
  • Ability to cultivate a strong management team through identification, training, and retention, and motivate management and staff to work collaboratively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to communicate effectively across a wide group of people and audiences. Effective in initiating conversations andcommunications necessary to resolve issues.
  • Excellent relationship management skills. Substantial experience working collaboratively across internal and external organizations to build relationships and influence key constituents, including senior executives. ----
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of directly related experience and/or education required. Degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred. -
  • Typically requires at least 10 or more years of progressive people and/or business leadership experience.
  • Incumbent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the Bank grants anaccommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
  • This position may require additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to a couple of months to be completed. You can begin work before the screening is completed; however, continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results. The areas screened may include education/employmentverification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks.Certain eligibility requirements apply. -Our Total Rewards program offers benefits that go beyond the basics featuring:
    • Market-leading Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • 401k/Thrift Plan
    • Pension Plan
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life Insurance
    • Vacation & Personal Time
    • Paid Holidays
    • Parental Leave
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Onsite Fitness Center (Kansas City location)
    • Onsite Cafeteria
    • Onsite Garage Parking at No Cost
    • Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More---Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and our YouTube channel - Kansas City Fed.Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob CategoryExecutiveWork ShiftFirst (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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