Project Manager- OSEC - 23024

  • Federal Reserve Board
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • May 11, 2022
Full time Business Process Change Management Communications Computer Science Project Manager

Job Description

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Manager leads complex and sensitive projects and risk assessment analysis adhering to project scope, scheduled milestones, and budget that results in improved implementation of strategies and solutions to operations.  Applies standard and technical project management practices to solve highly complex problems and accomplish specific tasks and assignments.  Creates project plans, project charters, documents project requirements, and negotiates project schedules and milestones.  Liaises with business operations experts within the division to communicate project status and timelines; and resolves complex issues.  Leads and participates in projects including system development, business process analysis, and business and technical requirements formulation and implementation.

The Office of the Secretary (OSEC) provides corporate secretary and other services to Board members, System staff, and members of the public that are essential to support the Board’s mission, and compliance with applicable law.  OSEC provides high-quality and cost-effective services through coordinated and productive policy decisions with reliable and expert execution of all the division’s responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
The candidate must have strong organizational and time management skills, with experience in applying project management competencies and practices.  Must have strong technical skills and ability to solve highly complex and novel problems and manage shifting priorities.  Must have expert level technical knowledge associated with systems design and information retrieval including system development, requirements gathering, business process analysis, and requirements implementation. Must have excellent communication skills and maintain timely and accurate communications with all stakeholders and clients.  

Education and Experience Requirements
Project Manager (FR 26): Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of experience in project management and project technical support or acquired through extensive work-related experience; or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience. Requires expert level project management, technical, and communication skills.  Completion of Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP) or equivalent programs is highly desirable.  Must be highly skilled in MS Project, MS Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.  Must demonstrate exceptional communication (oral and written) and consultative skills, especially the ability to both clearly and concisely communicate findings or information and train others at all levels. Must have expert familiarity with and ability to apply advanced project management principles to work performed, whether traditional or agile.

Senior Project Manager (FR 27): Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in project management and project technical support or acquired through extensive work-related experience; or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience. Requires expert level project management, technical, and communication skills.  Completion of Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP) or equivalent programs is highly desirable.  Must be highly skilled in MS Project, MS Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.  Must demonstrate exceptional communication (oral and written) and consultative skills, especially the ability to both clearly and concisely communicate findings or information and train others at all levels. Must have expert familiarity with and ability to apply advanced project management principles to work performed, whether traditional or agile.