Agile Program Manager

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,400 - 169,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Vision coverage

401k match

Pension plan

Paid vacation/sick time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking an experienced Agile Program Manager to coordinate Treasury Cash Accounting & Reporting initiatives. You will oversee schedules, documentation, status reporting, and program dashboards to ensure delivery alignment and measurable outcomes.

The role requires leading Scrum of Scrums, managing cross-team dependencies, and ensuring SDLC and security standards compliance across agile teams, with reporting to the AVP and frequent executive updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of program and project management coordinating multiple agile teams.
• Experience facilitating large-scale planning events (PI Planning, quarterly planning).
• PM certification or equivalent experience/education.
• Proven track record managing cross-team dependencies in software delivery.
• Experience with cloud maturity and optimization (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quarterly planning, logistics, and day-of execution.
• Lead Scrum of Scrums and cross-team synchronization.
• Track program risks, mitigations, and issues.
• Coordinate with Product Management to align to objectives.
• Plan releases with Operations for readiness and deployment success.
• Create executive dashboards and program delivery insights.
• Identify cross-team impediments and elevate systemic issues.
• Develop and maintain program governance, reporting, and comms plans.
• Support alignment on dependencies, capacity, and architecture across teams.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC and security standards.

Skills

Agile program management

Cross-team coordination

Risk management

Executive communication

Data-driven decision making

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Rally

VersionOne

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Summary

Company Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 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 elevate 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.

Salary

Salary: $130,400-$169,500

Benefits & Perks

• Medical (4 options)
• Prescription
• Dental (3 options)
• 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…

Contract & Location

Full Time / Part Time, Regular / Temporary, Job Exempt: Yes.

Location: United States of America.

Company Culture & Inclusion

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St.Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture. The Federal Reserve Bank of StLouis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Our People are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high‑performance, exchange‑driven culture forward. Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague.

About the Federal Reserve

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the World's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.