This role pays less than
77%
of similar roles. Most pay
$143,175–$207,601
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$142k
versus about
$175k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Citi
Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
276 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$125,760–$188,640
across 259 roles with salary data.
The IT Project Technology Lead (VP) serves as a strategic leader within the technology project management team, providing expert guidance on complex initiatives. This role involves developing detailed work plans, schedules, resource estimates, and status reports while overseeing process improvements to enhance performance. The individual will perform in-depth evaluations of business processes and system processes to identify root causes and develop innovative solutions. Key responsibilities include advising senior management, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring project alignment with infrastructure and architecture goals. The role requires expertise in IT project delivery, systems integration, or software engineering within a large enterprise environment. Essential skills include analytical thinking, persuasive communication, and a deep understanding of risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks specifically applicable to financial services technology. This position addresses the challenge of managing complex technical integrations while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards.
Develop detailed IT work plans, project schedules, resource estimates, and status reports.
Evaluate complex business processes and system requirements to provide expert technical guidance.
Influence strategic functional decisions through high-level advice and counsel to senior management.
Identify root causes of problems and develop innovative solutions using advanced analytical thinking.
Mentor and coach junior analysts while managing the allocation of their work.
Oversee and implement process improvements to enhance project performance and efficiency.
Manage risk by ensuring all projects comply with financial regulations and internal policies.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, potentially a Master's degree.
6+ years of experience in a technology leadership role.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in IT project delivery, systems integration, or software engineering within a large-scale enterprise environment.
Proven ability to develop detailed IT work plans, technical schedules, resource estimates, and project status reports.
Strong analytical and interpretive thinking skills to evaluate complex business processes and develop innovative solutions.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.
Sound understanding of risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks applicable to financial services technology.
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