Strategy Manager

10J Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Health insurance

401(k) match

Transit program

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is seeking a Strategy Manager to drive strategic planning, define roadmaps, and partner with senior leaders to translate objectives into actionable plans.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, develop strategic frameworks, and oversee OKR tracking, with a focus on risk mitigation and performance insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience with strategic planning across multiple business dimensions.
• Ability to frame options, structure complex problems, and produce clear insights.
• Proven ability to resolve ambiguity.
• Experience communicating to senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing metrics and KPIs to inform decisions.
• Familiarity with OKRs or similar frameworks.
• Ability to create data-driven briefings and visuals for decisions.
• Proven track record leading initiatives despite competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic frameworks, business cases, trend assessments, and external insights to enable high-quality strategic decision-making
• Lead the Group’s strategic planning process, partnering with the Group Head,Senior Leadership Team, and other business leaders and partners to define strategic direction, establish priorities, and set objectives that align with Bank-wide and Federal Reserve System goals
• Work with business line leaders to convert strategic priorities into concrete execution plans, defining how each area will contribute to Group objectives and establishing metrics to track progress
• Oversee the Group-wide Objectives & Key Results (OKR) management process to ensure consistent, high-quality tracking and execution of strategic initiatives
• Monitor strategic initiative health, identify risks or roadblocks, and work with relevant stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
• Analyze performance trends and identify areas requiring strategic intervention, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
• Identify, prioritize, and support the implementation of continuous improvement and innovation opportunities
• Establish regular communication cadences and deliver strategic briefings to Functions and Executive Leadership Team on progress and key decisions

Skills

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Our Unique Work:

The Operations & Resiliency Group (O&R) serves to strengthen, support, and ensure the resiliency of many of the Bank’s essential on-site operations, includingthose ofthe Bank’s Cash Operations, Law Enforcement Unit,Reserve Bank Accounts and Services,Federal Reserve Financial Services, Business Continuity and Resiliencyteams.

Within O&R sits the Strategy and Product Advancement team (S&PA), responsible for driving strategic planning, defining technology product vision and roadmaps, and partnering with business and technology stakeholders to translate O&R’s operationalobjectivesinto value-driven product capabilities. S&PA serves as the bridge between business strategy and technology delivery, ensuring alignment across priorities andfacilitatingthe advancement of digital solutions that enhance O&R’s mission-critical operations.

S&PA is seeking a qualified candidate who can support the development and execution of strategic priorities across the Group, driving alignment with Bank-wideobjectivesand enabling operational excellence through strategic planning, initiative management, and stakeholder engagement.

HowYou’llMake an Impact as a Strategy Manager:

• Develop strategic frameworks, business cases, trend assessments, and external insights to enable high-quality strategic decision-making

• Lead the Group’s strategic planning process, partnering with the Group Head,Senior Leadership Team, and other business leaders andpartnersto define strategic direction,establishpriorities, and setobjectivesthat align with Bank-wide and Federal Reserve System goals

• Work with business line leaders to convert strategic priorities into concrete execution plans, defining how each area will contribute to Groupobjectivesandestablishingmetrics to track progress

• Oversee the Group-wideObjectives & Key Results (OKR)management process to ensure consistent, high-quality tracking and execution of strategic initiatives

• Monitor strategic initiative health,identifyrisks or roadblocks, and work with relevant stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies

• Analyze performance trends andidentifyareas requiring strategic intervention, providing insights and recommendations to leadership

• Identify, prioritize, and support the implementation of continuous improvement and innovation opportunities

• Establish regular communication cadences and deliver strategic briefings to Functions and Executive Leadership Team on progress and key decisions

The Unique Skill SetsWe’reLooking For:

StrategicExpertise

• Work experience in a role thatrequireda strategic viewpoint across different business dimensions and goals

• Ability to think analytically, frame options and outcomes, and structure complex problems into clear insights and recommendations

• Demonstrated ability to organize, simplify, and resolve ambiguity

Analytical & Communication Skills

• Experience gathering, analyzing, and communicating information in a concise and compelling manner to senior stakeholders and varied audiences

• Experienceidentifying, developing, andutilizingmetrics and KPIs to inform strategic decisions and track business performance

• Familiarity with OKR (Objectives & Key Results) or similargoal-settingand performance management frameworks

• Ability to see the big picture, connect the dots, and create impactful briefings and data visualization for decision-making

Execution & Delivery

• Proventrack recordleading multiple initiatives to drive results despite competing priorities

• Excellent organizational and self-management skills with ability to take initiative, ownership, and translate ideas into action

Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Experience leading discussions with executive stakeholders and influencing across complex organizations

• Emotional intelligence and ability to build trust, collaborate effectively, and drive business outcomes through candor, reliability, and authenticity

Other Things to Know:

Salary Range: $175,000- $240,000 /year

_We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whetheryou’restretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions._

HowWe’llSupport You:

Our programs and benefits are designed to support you through all your life stages:

• Learning & Growing: Educationalassistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities

• Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoptionassistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more

• Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center

• OptimizingYour Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Our Culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors

By working with us,you’llhave the opportunity to develop anddemonstrateyour ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achievesuccess andset clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Internal Oversight & Governance Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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