Position Overview:
This role will coordinate and assist in the interaction across all Business Technology and Technical Services areas along with user departments on systems projects and problems; Plan, direct and evaluate the work of team in the analysis, architecture and development of new systems or the revision of existing systems; Review work completed and in progress for completeness, efficiency, accuracy and adherence to standards. This position will frequently be the lead technical resource interacting with the business and project teams.
Essential Job Functions:
Manage and execute projects or IT support tasks in alignment with Bank objectives and business initiatives
Assume technical ownership and management of assigned software products, projects and support.
Manage Technical Scorecard for assigned systems
Lead technical teams comprising onshore/offshore consultants and employees at various levels on projects or system support tasks
Advanced level leadership and expertise with regard to system design and implementation approach.
Motivate and provide mentorship to technical team as needed
Ensure support capabilities for all active systems assigned and ensure proper handling of all support and maintenance requests
Monitor systems development efforts for compliance with documented standards and guidelines
Keep current with and evaluate new technical developments as appropriate to the Bank’s business plans and strategic objectives
Engage in technology strategic planning, assessment and alignment of technology efforts with business initiatives
Manage assigned projects through deployment ensuring that all projects are undertaken according to documented standards
Planning and Project Management
Manage and report on active projects
Participation on project leadership teams as assigned.
Participation on group wide committees for the planning and scheduling of project execution.
Plan and manage budget for projects
Coordinate project meetings
Allocate and manage technical resources for Bank initiatives
Assign project/tasks to project teams
Monitor all technical deliverables for completeness and accuracy
Conflict resolution
Provide subject matter expertise on key Bank initiatives as needed
Perform technical duties as needed
Other Duties:
Contract negotiations as applicable
Attend classes, presentations and trade shows related to the technology industry
Carry out special tasks as assigned by the Director, Business Technology and by the Senior Manager, Business Technology Delivery Team.
Skills:
Advanced management and administrative skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced human relations, communications, negotiation, problem solving, teamwork and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage and provide guidance to employees and consultants, both on-shore and off-shore.
Ability to effectively manage systems development efforts and life cycles.
Knowledge of current trends in the information technology, software development, project management, etc.
Knowledge of programming and computer languages, operating systems, application packages, database management systems, networks, and hardware capabilities.
Knowledge of planning, budgeting, and quality assurance as it relates to software development projects.
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
Systems analysis and design.
Contract negotiations.
Project management.
Software engineering principles and practices.
System Integration among diverse platforms.
Credentials: None required. However, generally recognized certifications around information technology, software development, project management, systems analysis, or technical infrastructure (cloud/networking) would be considered a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred. MBA is a plus. Professional experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Salary: $160,000 to $180,000
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is committed to recruit, hire, develop, motivate, promote, retain, and compensate all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a parent, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (including title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964).
What We Do
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) is a privately-owned wholesale bank that helps community lenders in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands advance housing and community growth. The FHLBNY membership is comprised of commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loans, credit unions, insurance companies and community development financial institutions.
The FHLBNY is part of the Congressionally-chartered, nationwide Federal Home Loan Bank System, which was created in 1932 to provide a flexible liquidity source for member community lenders engaged in home mortgage and neighborhood lending. The mission of the FHLBNY is to advance housing opportunity and local community development by maximizing the capacity of community-based member lenders to serve their markets.
Since the FHLBNY is a secured lender, all of its credit products require real estate related collateral. The FHLBNY enables local lenders to extend affordable credit to their communities. Thanks to the Federal Home Loan Bank System, communities across the country have access to more affordable housing, small business, and community development programs.
