Federal Reserve Bank

Agile Program Manager

Federal Reserve Bank$130K — $169K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of program and project management experience in an agile environment.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating large-scale planning events.
  • Certified Project Management Professional or equivalent experience/education.
  • Proven track record managing complex cross-team dependencies in software delivery environments.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification as a plus.
  • Strong proficiency with Agile management tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate quarterly planning logistics and execution.
  • Lead Scrum of Scrums to resolve cross-team dependencies.
  • Track and manage program-level risks and mitigations.
  • Support alignment of team objectives with Product Management.
  • Coordinate release planning and operational readiness activities.
  • Create executive-level dashboards and reports for program transparency.
  • Identify and escalate systemic issues to leadership.
  • Build and maintain program-level documentation and standards.
  • Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives for program execution.
  • Provide weekly status updates to senior leadership with program health insights.

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
  • 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
  • Employer-funded Pension Plan
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate studies
  • Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
  • Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
  • Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More...
Full Job Description
Agile Program Manager

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is looking for an experienced Agile Program Manager to be part of the Treasury Cash Accounting & Reporting team. You will oversee the coordination of the technology implementation including project schedules, process documentation, project status reports, meeting documentation, project management plans and artifacts, and program level reporting. You will report directly to the Assistant Vice President over the program and will work with FRB agile teams to ensure adherence to SDLC, project management and system security standards. This role ensures efficient program-level coordination, effective delivery alignment, and measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate quarterly planning, including logistics, preparation, pre-work coordination, and day-of execution.
  • Lead Scrum of Scrums and coordinate cross-team synchronization to surface and resolve dependencies proactively.
  • Track and manage program-level risks including mitigations, triggers, and issue tracking
  • Support teams in aligning to objectives defined by Product Management and facilitate visibility into program-level work.
  • Coordinate release planning and go-live activities with Operations Manager, ensuring operational readiness and deployment success.
  • Create executive-level program dashboards and reports that provide delivery-focused insights to support program transparency.
  • Identify cross-team impediments and escalate systemic issues to appropriate leadership.
  • Build and maintain program-level processes, standards, and documentation (status reporting, risks, action items, decisions, communication plans).
  • Collaborate with leaders and team members on continuous improvement initiatives while focusing on program execution and delivery coordination.
  • Support leaders as needed on technical dependencies, capacity planning, and architecture alignment across teams.
  • Focus on intra-program delivery dependencies and help surface constraints
  • Support compliance with Federal Reserve SDLC, security standards, and governance requirements.
  • Provide weekly status updates to senior leadership with clear articulation of program health, risks, and trajectory.
  • Build trusted relationships across teams, leadership, and stakeholders-influencing through collaboration rather than authority.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of program and project management, including experience coordinating multiple teams (5+ teams or 30+ people) within an agile environment.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating large-scale planning events (PI Planning, quarterly planning, or similar).
  • Certified Project Management Professional or equivalent experience/education.
  • Proven track record managing complex cross-team dependencies in software delivery environments.
  • Experience with cloud maturity and optimization (AWS, Azure, or GCP) AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification a plus
  • Strong proficiency with Agile management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or VersionOne).
  • Expertise in dependency mapping, risk management, and program-level metrics.
  • Excellent facilitation skills for diverse, cross-functional stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to influence without authority and navigate organizational complexity.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Demonstrated comfort with AI-enabled tools, coupled with a willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies to improve productivity and business outcomes.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
  • US Citizenship.
  • 5% Travel.


Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth-along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: $130,400-$169,500

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

  • Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
  • 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
  • Employer-funded Pension Plan
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Parental Leave
  • Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
  • Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
  • Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More...


Full Time / Part Time
Full time

Regular / Temporary
Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes

Job Category
Project/Product Management Family Group

Work Shift
First (United States of America)

About Federal Reserve Bank

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