S&R Common Data Platform- Data Management Manager

Key Activities: 

• Accountable for day-to-day oversight of CDP S&R data management, cataloging, access management, records management, and communications with primary Board and System data management stakeholders.    

• Lead scalable data management solutions and support models to increase efficiency and reduce risk. Examples include metadata/data cataloging initiatives, data access enablement, business data taxonomies and relationships, and data quality frameworks.  

• Lead partnerships with S&R stakeholders to facilitate adoption of data management practices and identify opportunities to strengthen or expand capabilities through specific use cases. Represent S&R in discussions with CDP and System stakeholders to define and implement future state access management solution for S&R. These solutions include aiding S&R’s transition to an attribute-based access control (ABAC) model from its legacy role-based access control (RBAC) model.   

• Interacts with other members of management, including senior management at the Reserve Bank(s), Board of Governors, and other regulators, to resolve escalated issues and/or provide continuous improvement recommendations related to CDP functions, policies, and processes to minimize risks.  

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate organizational data management strategies in support of the CDP and S&R’s key initiatives.  

• Mentor a strong team of data management and project management professionals.  

• Attracts, motivates, develops, and leads high caliber staff, while providing them with needed resources, experiences, and effective coaching and performance feedback. 

• Guides and develops methodologies to measure success of data management efforts and to continuously improve approaches. Provides direction on execution of CDP business data management strategy to program Sponsors, staff and stakeholders, including but not limited to driving action plans resulting from data management assessments; identify, analyze, prepare risk mitigation tactics; consult and coach all levels of the organization; support communication and training efforts; coordinate efforts with other leaders within S&R; manage and act swiftly on CDP feedback.   

What we are looking for:  

• Familiarity with S&R and Board data policies (e.g. Access and Use Policy for Confidential Data, various Board Data Governance policies (Data Governance Roles)) 

• Accomplished leadership perspective, problem solving and analytical skills, including ability to demonstrate influence and well-reasoned decision making in situations that involve complex or problematic issues, public scrutiny, market reactions, and potentially adversarial circumstances. 

• Proven experience in the development and implementation of effective change management and communications plans, specifically with data management topics.   

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, including working effectively in a team environment; motivating others to accomplish tasks; building networks to establish credible influence, and dealing honestly and directly with others. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and facilitation skills that enable communication in an articulate manner to a wide range of audiences. 

• Ability to get results using comprehensive program and project management skills, including organizing planning, and execution. 

• Demonstrated strong strategic vision and focus. 

• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, service, inclusion, innovation, and growth and development. 

• Broad knowledge of Federal Reserve S&R data, operations, regulations, and policies. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, information management, or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master’s degree preferred. 

• Typically requires 6 or more years of experience with banking and regulatory activities, which includes demonstrated leadership experience, or equivalent relevant regulatory/supervisory leadership experience in another organization, or an equivalent combination. 

• Prior management experience in S&R, including hands-on expertise leading System strategic data management initiatives, is preferred.   

• Certification with industry data management frameworks (e.g. Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) or Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)) preferred.  

• General understanding S&R access management solutions (e.g. SR NAMS) and information security requirements. Knowledge of Attribute-Based Access Controls (ABAC) and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) access models preferred.    

• Intermediate understanding of agile practices, product management, and/or cloud services, preferred.   

Additional Information:

How We Work: 

Locations: 

The selected candidate will reside within a reasonable commuting distance, as defined by the employing Reserve Bank, and will work full-time onsite. 

• The selected candidate will reside within a reasonable commuting distance, as defined by the employing Reserve Bank, and will work full-time onsite. 

• Eligible Locations: Boston, MA- New York, NY- Philadelphia, PA- Cleveland, OH- Richmond, VA- Atlanta, GA- Chicago, IL- St. Louis, MO- Minneapolis, MN- Kansas City, MO- Dallas, TX- San Francisco, CA   

• Remote Only Eligible: No 

Screening Requirements: This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to a couple of months to be completed. The candidate's start date may be impacted by completion of the screening. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks.

In some cases, positions require access to confidential supervisory information, access to which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined by regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 12 CFR 268.205. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent resident aliens (also known as "green card holders") who are eligible for and seeking United States citizenship within the requisite timeframes.    

Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.