• Job Description

  Req#: R-0000027676

  Company

  Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

  When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.
  
  Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance

  About the Opportunity

  The Agile Product Delivery group within has an immediate opening for a Senior Product Owner, reporting to Chapter Lead of the Agile Product Delivery team. Agile Product Delivery provides transformation support services for National IT and the Federal Reserve System, including:

  • Inhouse and vendor-provided Agile and product management education

  • Platform and process support for maturity measurement

  • Insights and reporting on transformation progress

  • Coaching and guidance for business agility through Agile and product management

  The Product Owner for Agile Product Delivery is responsible for defining and prioritizing the team’s backlog while ensuring that stories and outcomes are consistent with the Service Lead’s vision. You will act as a liaison to other National IT organizations and partner groups across the Federal Reserve System, delivering on coordinated efforts as well as team owned outcomes. You will be responsible for managing a backlog of important requests and on-going work while determining the criticality and priority of incoming work. In addition, you will anticipate internal and/or external business challenges; recommend process, operations, and service improvements, guiding the team to advance maturity and value delivered. You will solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business and contributes to the development of functional strategy, while leading or consulting with partners to achieve milestones and objectives.

  What You Will Do:

  • Gather, manage, and prioritize the backlog and work with the Scrum Master to drive sprint and release plans

  • Contribute to the development of innovative ideas to improve operating procedures, platforms, and services, enhancing value for customers.

  • Manage and prioritize across multiple services; set achievable deadlines, manage risks, and ensure that milestones are met.

  • Build relationships within National IT and the Federal Reserve using strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.

  • Ensure user stories are developed to start work and have the correct acceptance criteria, focusing on value to be delivered

  • Ensure close collaboration with other teams supporting education, content, and coaching

  • Determine and accept when work is complete in accomplishing the stated story’s objectives and value.

  • Understand the platforms and services in your realm and be able to present to stakeholders when required

  • Assist the Service Lead in defining and developing the strategy and direction

  • Analyze team performance and assist in resource planning to ensure effective team WIP and outcomes

  • Maintain quality of service by ensuring team is adhering to organizational standards.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 3 to 5+ years of leadership coaching experience in both Product and Agile Methodologies

  Agile/Product Experience:

  • Deep understanding and experience with Agile methodologies

  • Effective at eliciting customer needs and feedback

  • Proven ability to articulate what done means for stories and customers

  • Product Owner certification and experience preferred

  Individual Skills

  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver on a common goal

  • Ability to influence and set expectations and hold members of a team or squad accountable

  • Strong communication skills with ability to deliver complex messages and explain trade-offs

  • Proven organizational and time management skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, applied with initiative

  • Ability to think strategically and plan tactically to achieve vision

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 3 to 5+ years of leading teams & delivery efforts

  Mindset/Behaviors

  • Highly passionate and embraces change

  • Demonstrates servant leadership and displays willingness to get the job done

  • Champions a fail-fast culture and drives continuous improvement

  Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

  When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

  • Great medical benefits

  • Pension and 401(k) with employer match

  • Paid time off

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Employee resource networks

  • Paid volunteer leave

  • Flexible work options

  • Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

  Other Requirements and Considerations:

  • Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

  • If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify rich.recruit@rich.frb.org .

  • Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).

  • Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship or three or more years of Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.

  • The role will be expected to work on-site 2 days per week at a Federal Reserve Bank location.

  • The hiring range is $103,900 - $142,890 annually.

  • For candidates outside Richmond, VA, listed hiring and salary ranges may be adjusted based on your geographic location.

  • Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

  • Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

  Full Time / Part Time

  Full time

  Regular / Temporary

  Regular

  Job Exempt (Yes / No)

  Yes

  Job Category

  Other

  Work Shift

  First (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.

  Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS ) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

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• About the company

  The Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States of America.

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