CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Directs information systems operations and the analytical, financial and administrative activities of an IT department.
Responsible for developing and monitoring department budgets. Manages and directs IT staff and makes decisions on personnel actions. Assigns personnel to projects and directs their activities; reviews and evaluates work and prepares performance reports. Confers with subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods. Coordinates with other IT management on projects, etc. Prepares activity and progress reports regarding Information systems operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Participates in short and some long-term planning and goal setting for IT department(s). Recommends and approves performance goals, standards, procedures, and project objectives. Recommends changes in staffing and/or equipment to maximize operational effectiveness. Allocates resources to ensure District goals and objectives are met. Develops policies and procedures for the department and methods to monitor effectiveness and compliance with established standards and procedures.
Directs and manages IT staff. Coaches and develops staff. Evaluates, counsels, and provides guidance to subordinates concerning job performance and development. Recommends and initiates personnel actions. Administers disciplinary actions as necessary. Ensures that subordinate management and supervisory staff are adequately trained to effectively perform their duties.
Participates as a Bank representative in special IT studies, projects or assignments which have District, System, community or industry impact. Prepares formal reports and various correspondence.
Prepares and administers the department budget. Controls revenues and expenses within department, responsible for meeting budget goals and objectives, and provides input to policy level direction regarding standards and budget constraints.
Plans and provides for equipment needs by determining resources required, evaluating vendor products, recommending equipment acquisition to management, negotiating vendor contracts, and installing/testing new equipment. Participates in the evaluation and selection of new software products for local or District use. Directs the development, improvement, maintenance and implementation of new hardware and software. Keeps abreast of new developments in related areas of responsibility and management fields.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent experience; bachelor's degree preferred
Experience: Five to Eight years preferred
Functional Knowledge Preferences
Knowledge Areas:
- Knowledge of IT principles
- Knowledge of financial principles Leadership skills
- Knowledge of technical areas:
- Networks
- Cloud technologies
- Telecommunications
- Quality Assurance
- Middleware
- DevOps
- Database administration
Technical Skills: Certifications/Licenses:
• ITIL Foundations
Managerial Competencies
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Managerial Courage
• Decision Quality
• Directing Others
• Strategic Agility
• Priority Setting
• Motivating Others
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Communicate Effectively
Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
- Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
- Paid vacation and holidays, flexible work environment
- Generously subsidized public transportation
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development programs, training and conferences
- And more…
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Full Time / Part TimeFull time
Regular / TemporaryRegular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes
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Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)
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