IT Project Tech Lead

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning & development resources

Cross-functional collaboration

Global exposure

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an IT Project Tech Lead to advance strategic technology initiatives in a global context.

The role requires leading complex IT projects, interfacing with senior management, and delivering process improvements that impact multiple business areas. You will guide cross-functional teams, apply advanced IT project leadership principles, and coach junior analysts while influencing key decisions across architecture, infrastructure and business objectives.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years experience in a related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

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.

Skills

IT project leadership

Communication

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

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.

Recommended 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

What we offer

At Citi, you will work at the intersection of data, finance, and commercial strategy, contributing to decisions that have real impact across a global organization. This role offers meaningful autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to grow your analytical and governance expertise within a high-performing team.

• A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside team connection.
• Exposure to complex, high-value commercial and financial decisions that directly shape vendor strategy at a global scale.
• Access to learning and development resources that support your growth in data analytics, financial governance, and emerging technologies.
• The opportunity to work across finance, sourcing, and technology functions, broadening your professional network and cross-functional expertise.
• Wellbeing support and work-life balance initiatives designed to help you perform at your best.
• Competitive financial benefits and a rewards package aligned to your experience and contribution.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Technology Project Management

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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