IT Project Manager/SCRUM Master

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation’s central bank. We’ve provided many opportunities for professional growth during our history.

For eighteen years in a row, we’ve been named One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications.

At our state-of-the-art offices we are seeking innovative thinkers with vision to build the framework that will carry the Bank into the future. Join our team!

IT Project Manager/SCRUM Master

Position Summary

The Project Manager position will be a blended role requiring both Scrum Master and project management skillsets. Primary responsibility will be to organize and drive technical projects, track project performance, identify and manage risk, communicate project progress to stakeholders, and champion initiatives on behalf of the Bank. A continuous improvement mindset and ability to work within an Agile framework such as LEAN, SCRUM, or Kanban is a must. The position will embrace a continuous improvement mindset by looking for efficiencies that enhance the team’s processes and pushes towards a more streamlined Agile practice. The Position will be empowered to propose information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes and identifying opportunities. Position is expected and will be supported in maintaining professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, attending educational workshops, and maintaining a strong technical network. Success at this position will require close coordination with other bank departments and Federal Reserve National organizations.

Essential Accountabilities

Accountable for the execution and quality of assigned technology projects and initiatives.

Guiding project teams through project execution while showing flexibility to adapt as needed to meet project goals.

Partners with IT Management to build technology roadmaps and communicate throughout the bank as required.

Coordinates and sustains vendor relationships.

Anticipates and eliminates barriers/risks to project success.

Adaptive communication strategies for different target audiences with ability to employ negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict resolution

Compile metrics in support of communicating project health.

Manage the financial component of projects to ensure project budget health.

Provide project management consultation and guidance in support of PM efforts throughout the Bank.

Scrum Master Role on various initiatives in order to build strong, effective, functional self-directed project teams.

Champion the continuous evolution of an Agile mindset within the department.

Facilitates Agile ceremonies which include daily stand-up, sprint planning, demos, and retrospective meetings.

Remove impediments faced by Agile team.

Support the Product Owner to prioritize and refine backlogs.

Mentor and coach less experienced staff on project team.