IT Project Technical Lead Assistant Vice President

As an experienced Project Manager in IT and financial services, your role will involve leading and delivering large-scale, complex technology initiatives. You must have a proven track record in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, working with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. Your stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills must be excellent, along with expertise in project management methodologies. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, aligning them with business objectives and strategic goals - Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations - Drive stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across business units, technology teams, and vendors - Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies with proactive mitigation strategies - Oversee project governance, prepare status reports, and present updates to senior leadership and steering committees - Implement and enforce best practices in project management, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement - Promote the adoption of Agile methodologies as appropriate for each project - Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration within the project team Qualifications Required: - 9+ years of IT experience, preferably within banking or financial services domains - 6+ years of project management experience with a proven track record of delivering large-scale IT projects - Strong expertise in stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional leadership - Excellent client-facing, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively - Solid working knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence) and Microsoft Office Suite - Experience in defining and tracking KPIs, budgets, and resource utilization - Knowledge of regulatory and compliance-driven projects in financial services is a strong plus - Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum/SAFe certifications are highly desirable Additional Details: If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. Also, view Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.,