Head of Technology Strategy and Planning

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.  

 The Bank’s flexible work model supports balancing the demands of work and life, while prioritizing the value of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees are expected to live within a commutable distance of their primary work location to support team collaboration.

What we do:   

We’re seeking an experienced, strategic, and innovative leader to serve as the Head of Technology Strategy & Planning. In this role, you will lead a new function responsible for ensuring the Bank's technology resources are effectively aligned with strategic business priorities in ways that optimize business outcomes. This function will oversee Bankwide technology portfolio intake, prioritization, and planning processes. It will also focus on establishing technology roadmaps, advancing technology strategy, vendor management, and asset management for the Bank, aligning the Technology demand with our supply. 

 

Your role as the Head Technology Strategy & Planning: 

Reporting directly to the CIO, the Head of Technology Strategy & Planning will bring a visionary mindset and collaborative approach to the Group’s executive team. 

 

You should be excited to model and set expectations with respect to collaborating proactively with colleagues. This includes relying heavily on the expertise and leadership of others across the Group, Bank, and System to achieve shared accountability for desired outcomes in accordance with the Bank’s mission, vision and values.  

 

You’ll oversee and develop high-performing teams responsible for: 

 

Technology Strategy & Resource Planning:  

• Lead the technology strategy in support of the Bank’s mission, with the goal of improving efficiency and optimizing business outcomes. In partnership with Enterprise Architecture, Product Owners, and Delivery teams, you’ll establish technology roadmaps and define long-term vision.  

• Manage Bankwide technology portfolio intake, prioritization, and planning.  

• Provide demand, capacity, and financial planning services.  

Technology Investment:  

• Partner with Product Owners, Technology Leaders, System IT, Business Finance Partners, and others to compile, analyze, and manage technology investments for the Bank.  

• Conduct tech portfolio reviews and quarterly product reviews, support financial scenario modeling, and offer guidance on investment decisions.  

Vendor and Asset Management:  

• Provide centralized technology vendor management services by developing measures and processes to ensure strong vendor alignment.  

• Manage the Bank’s software inventory and provide procurement services for enterprise technology assets. 

 

What we are looking for: