Manager, Technology & Program Reporting

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Fed’s Research Division has a long history of producing top-tier academic and policy research on a wide range of issues related to the mission of the Federal Reserve System. First and foremost, the Research Division prepares analysis in support of the Bank President’s participation in Federal Open Market Committee meetings and other public engagements. In addition, staff engages in academic research related to strategic Bank initiatives, including monetary policy, banking regulation, debt crises, inequality, education, and minimum wage, among others.

For more than 50 years, the Division has had a strong partnership with the University of Minnesota. More than 100 research and policy economists, research analysts and assistants, local and national research consultants, visiting scholars from around the world, and a highly trained professional staff comprise the Research Division. The Research Division has a strong commitment to DE&I to create a welcoming working environment and, more generally, an economy that works for all.

The Division is seeking a Manager of Technology and Program Reporting in the Research Division’s Support function.

This leadership role develops detailed knowledge of the operations of the Division and collaborates with colleagues throughout the Division, Bank, and Federal Reserve System. This role will manage a team of experts in technology, finance and compliance analyst functions that support economic research and fulfill reporting requirements for the Division. This position reports to the AVP-Research.

We are seeking leaders who bring the following competencies:

Decision Making: Make broad scope decisions and problem solve, basing decisions on rigorous analysis, intellectual dialogue, and collaboration that considers diverse perspectives.

Relationship Management: Inspire people to achieve their potential and contribute to the success of the organization. Create and model an environment of collaboration, engagement, and recognition where each person is motivated to contribute to the success of the organization and can grow professionally and personally.

Performance Management: Maximize individual performance and job satisfaction by being accountable, and holding employees accountable, for achieving results in the pursuit of personal and organizational goals. Strive for the highest level of performance and when expectations are not met, provide timely, direct, and constructive coaching and feedback that increases performance and fosters learning and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate the operational, technical, analytical support team and automation activities of the department ensuring optimal day-to-day and long-term operational objectives are met.

• Support official staff in the effective and efficient administration of the department, which include: resource planning and alignment, formulation and administration of department budgets, coordinating research and identifying opportunities for process improvements, emerging technologies, and business trends to leverage within the business.

• Support official staff with strategic planning to achieve business objectives.

• Include overseeing the development and maintenance of strategic plans and tools.

• Oversee key national projects including automation efforts.

• Act as project leader and /or facilitates team efforts on highly complex System and local projects.

• Communicate and collaborate across System resources and department functions to resolve complex business and/or technical issues.

• Provide high level expertise on project and program management, product management, business, financial and technological issues.

• Lead compliance with System and local policies, coordinates work assignments and implementation with efficient use of department and System resources, lead change and process improvement efforts.

• Manage supervisors, project managers, program managers, product owners, analysts and/or operations staff.

• Develop, motivate, and evaluate performance of staff, which include managing staff to identify developmental assignments and training opportunities, working with individuals on their career goals, delegating responsibilities, providing timely feedback and evaluating performance on any of the preceding duties.

• Play a key role in the full cycle of employment matters, including but not limited to those involving hiring, retention and performance optimization, salary recommendations, and decisions related to the termination of employment, as well as the documentation of these matters.

Qualifications:

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