IT Project Technology Lead

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic IT Project Tech Lead to guide complex projects and influence business decisions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strong communication skills, ensuring that projects align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of the financial services industry. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success and effectiveness. If you're proactive and ready to take ownership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in a technology role with expertise in IT project leadership.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required; Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed IT work plans and project schedules.
• Interface with senior management regarding project status.
• Provide expertise in IT project leadership and process improvements.

Skills

IT Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Diplomacy

Risk Assessment

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

The IT Project Tech Lead 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 particular 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years experience in a related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

• Proactive and keen to take ownership of activities
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Understanding of financial services industry is beneficial
• Experience with Jira or a similar tool is beneficial

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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