Wholesale Lending - IT Project Manager (VP) - Hybrid

Wholesale Lending Technology is a business aligned technology organization focused on providing best-in-class products and services to our global clients while simplifying and modernizing technology architecture. We are a diverse, cross-functional, globally distributed team of talented individuals, creating platforms/products that aims to deliver innovative solutions by applying latest engineering standards, agile operating model and DevOps practices.

The IT Project Manager (IT Project Tech Lead - C13) is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.

• Interfaces with senior project staff and client senior management teams regarding status of projects.

• Recommends and oversees process improvements.

• Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and industry standards.

• Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.

• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., architecture or infrastructure) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.

• Directly impacts the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.

• Acts as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts; allocates work.

• Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Persuades and influences others through and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Competencies:

• Experience working in a global, dynamic environment

• Excellent Interpersonal + Communication skills 

• Strong listening, presentation, communication, and influencing skills. Articulates with confidence to senior management

• Highly motivated and self-directed; exhibits thought leadership and strong critical thinking skills

• Negotiation and Influencing skills

• Proven attention to detail in supporting management reporting with clear and concise data analysis and presentation

• Superior Planning & Organization skills

• Pro-active, flexible, have good organizational skills and must be team player

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

• Ability to multitask and work across various groups globally

• Attention to detail

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in a related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field

• Experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including Agile project work

• Demonstrates clear understanding of the drivers of performance and decision making to maximize results.

• Strategic thinker with proven ability to operationalize the strategy

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and organizational / time management skills

• Project Management certification preferred

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

• Ability to network and interact with a broad range of risk teams and senior management 

• Intellectually curious and willing to invest time in researching areas