Federal Jobs in Topeka, KS

Job Description

At an advanced level of proficiency provide leadership to cross-functional teams to plan and manage the successful execution of FHLBanks projects and other initiatives in support of strategic business objectives and ongoing operations. This includes project planning estimating implementation and post-implementation support for internally developed and third-party applications. This is a senior level Project Manager role expected to develop and execute cross-functional projects and successfully deliver the expected business results for one or more strategic initiatives. Lead a single large project or multiple moderately sized projects concurrently.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree and / or equivalent work experience. PMP SAFe CSM Scrum Certification or equivalent agile certification is preferred as well as Lean Six Sigma knowledge and / or certifications.

Specialized level of competency with five to eight years of project management experience managing cross functional initiatives in both Agile and traditional project management methodologies. Additionally experience in coordinating personnel resources from various organizations toward common business goals / standard processes.

Minimum of two years of experience is preferred in : banking and financial system (experience may be in operational or information technology aspects of the financial sector); executing projects as Scrum Master or an equivalent; and business or system analyst roles.

Must be goal-oriented and have a strong sense of team solidarity.

Prefer experience with implementing financial systems Microsoft technologies and project portfolio management (PPM) tools.

Experience managing mentoring and coaching small teams.

Ability to assign coordinate and prioritize tasks and projects with strong multi-tasking skills.

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and planning and coordination skills.

Fiscal management budget planning estimating and reporting skills.

Adaptable customer management skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to identify project risk and effectively manage.

Ability to effectively manage vendor relationships.

Must be able to work and travel independently and use general office equipment.

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits.

Bankwide incentive compensation program

401K retirement plan with competitive company match

Multiple health insurance offerings including free telemedicine benefits

Paid Time Off : Vacation sick personal volunteer and bereavement leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Incentive-based wellness program

Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

Summer hours

Onsite café

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger .

Flexible Remote Workday Business partners may work remote one day per week.

Access to Leade rship The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say Hi. Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

Peer-to-Peer Recogn ition Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

Professional Wins FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race color creed religion sex age sexual orientation national origin ancestry pregnancy parental status citizenship status disability genetic information military status gender identity and expression or marital status.

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Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1