Product Management Lead-Vice President

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Management Lead to oversee diverse products within Global Workforce Optimization. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of product management, vendor relationships, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and negotiation skills, influencing senior stakeholders while delivering optimal results. With a focus on maximizing operational efficiencies, this position offers a dynamic environment where you can leverage your expertise to drive significant business impact. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence in technology.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant product ownership and vendor management experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage products and provide oversight across applications.
• Develop and execute functional strategies for complex ecosystems.

Skills

Product Ownership

Vendor Management

Technical Experience

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Job description

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Client:

00002 Citibank, N.A.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Product Management Lead will be accountable for management of varying products within Global Workforce Optimization. Requires in-depth understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. This role should understand the business impact of technical contributions and how to align client and business needs into short- and long-term strategic plans. Commercial awareness is a necessity and can utilize that industry knowledge within products and services to drive strategic imperatives. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses. Strong communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting, and develop senior leadership level presentations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage one of more products
• Provide oversight across products and applications; leverage skills across multiple product support areas
• Demonstrates an understanding of how apps support integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry
• Vendor relationship management which may include global oversight
• Maximize operational efficiencies, strengthening incident management, problem management and knowledge sharing practices.
• Participates in business review meetings, relating product strategies to business requirements
• Develops short term, medium, and long-term plans and executes functional strategies for a large/complex ecosystem requiring coordination and integration across clients and Technology, including strategic product roadmaps, program / product launches, and product enhancement deployments delivering maximum benefit for clients
• Exercise control over work prioritization, budget management and planning while monitoring end results
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development, industry benchmarks, and client needs with overall technology function to achieve established goals
• Deliver significant savings to the organization within fluid budgetary parameters
• Influence multiple teams of professionals across a deeply matrixed organization to accomplish established goals
• Utilize knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
• Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
• Influence and negotiate with leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
• 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.
• May include team management responsibilities such as team management including but not limited to conducting personnel duties for team ( performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant product ownership, vendor management, and technical experience
• Experience in product and application strategy, support, and overall management
• Experience managing global technology teams and navigating “follow the sun” approach to resourcing
• Strong negotiation skills and experience of senior stakeholder management
• Ability to make independent decisions that will have critical impact and influence capital expenditures and business operations
• Working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and future approaches
• Excellent communication skills required to influence a wide range of audiences

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree

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Job Family Group:

Technology

The Product Management Lead will be accountable for management of varying products within Global Workforce Optimization. Requires in-depth understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. This role should understand the business impact of technical contributions and how to align client and business needs into short- and long-term strategic plans. Commercial awareness is a necessity and can utilize that industry knowledge within products and services to drive strategic imperatives. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses. Strong communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting, and develop senior leadership level presentations.

Responsibilities:

Manage one of more products

Provide oversight across products and applications; leverage skills across multiple product support areas

Demonstrates an understanding of how apps support integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry

Vendor relationship management which may include global oversight

Maximize operational efficiencies, strengthening incident management, problem management and knowledge sharing practices.

Participates in business review meetings, relating product strategies to business requirements

Develops short term, medium, and long-term plans and executes functional strategies for a large/complex ecosystem requiring coordination and integration across clients and Technology, including strategic product roadmaps, program / product launches, and product enhancement deployments delivering maximum benefit for clients

Exercise control over work prioritization, budget management and planning while monitoring end results

Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development, industry benchmarks, and client needs with overall technology function to achieve established goals

Deliver significant savings to the organization within fluid budgetary parameters

Influence multiple teams of professionals across a deeply matrixed organization to accomplish established goals

Utilize knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues

Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources

Influence and negotiate with leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary

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.

May include team management responsibilities such as team management including but not limited to conducting personnel duties for team ( performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant product ownership, vendor management, and technical experience

Experience in product and application strategy, support, and overall management

Experience managing global technology teams and navigating “follow the sun” approach to resourcing

Strong negotiation skills and experience of senior stakeholder management

Ability to make independent decisions that will have critical impact and influence capital expenditures and business operations

Working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and future approaches

Excellent communication skills required to influence a wide range of audiences

Education:

Bachelor’s degree/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Support

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

100 CITIBANK DR BUILDING 1 SAN ANTONIO

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$113, - $170,

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, 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 Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 13, 2025

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