IT Project Tech Lead, Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is seeking a seasoned professional for a project management role in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in PM oversight and a strong background in SDLC processes. Responsibilities include coordinating project deliveries and managing a diverse team of PMOs. The role requires excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with proficiency in tools like Jira and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in technology project management.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PMs and PMOs to ensure project delivery.
• Assist leads and managers in portfolio management.
• Develop management reports and track project metrics.

Skills

SDLC processes

Project management

Jira

Planview

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Seeking a seasoned professional with 6-10 years of proven track record of PM Oversight or Program/Portfolio Management within the Technology, Banking or Consultancy industry. The incumbent must possess excellent collaboration, communication and stakeholder management skills. Candidate must be able to prioritize tasks, work within deadlines, take a pragmatic and considered approach, pay close attention to details and be highly responsive to spontaneous requests. The individual is expected to coach and mentor junior associates and coordinate with a diverse team of PMOs to deliver on tight program deadlines. Management status update preparation and review, and strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies with a strong mix of analytical and problem-solving skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across a team of PMs and PMOs to ensure delivery of projects in accordance with Citi’s SDLC procedures which include regulatory and compliance mandates.

• Project coordination for several areas within regulatory projects portfolio.

• Assist technology leads and project managers in managing a large portfolio of programs and projects.

• Enforce a culture of SDLC best practices across the technology group.

• Maintain existing departmental and Project Office policies and procedures.

• Liaise with a range of teams from COO, Technology Central Business Office, Technology Leads, and Management Office team, providing insightful financial and business analyses and developing senior management reports, to define and track key operational/program metrics and to help drive business decisions to achieve goals.

• Utilize proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills to provide effective reporting and documentation including dashboards and scorecards.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate issues, risks and progress on complex processes to multiple stakeholders.

• Self-initiate, work productively when unsupervised and multitask across multiple concurrent projects.

• Have the confidence and ability to structure, summarize, defend and present recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

• PMP or similar project management certification preferred

Skills & Preferences

• Expert level experience with SDLC processes – Agile/Waterfall methodology.

• Expert level experience with managing projects, tasks, workflow and reporting in Jira.

• Comfortable using PPM tools such as Planview, Clarity, etc.

• Experience with senior stakeholder engagement, presentation and delivery.

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

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

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

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Job Details

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Technology Project Management

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Tampa, Florida, United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $113,840.00 - $170,760.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Other Details

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Sep 11, 2025

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