Engineering Group Manager - Senior Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team responsible for hardware, software, and network infrastructure aligned with the Technology group. You will drive quality, oversee budgets, and shape the IT strategy while ensuring compliance and performance across a global organization.

The role requires a proven track record in engineering leadership, program management, and strong communication, with the ability to navigate complex, matrix environments and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 10+ years in an engineering role with people management experience.
• Experience in financial services or large global environments.
• Proven project management experience and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, and benchmarking practices.
• Demonstrated analytical/diagnostic abilities and matrix collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, handle pressure, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of functional area goals to O&T organizations.
• Oversee IT budgeting and alignment with CTO technology strategies.
• Manage execution of IT strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Lead operational readiness and adherence to global standards.
• Coach team members and manage performance and development needs.
• Assess risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and escalate issues transparently.

Skills

People management

Project Management

Written and verbal communication

Design metrics

Analytics tools

Benchmarking

Analytic/diagnostic skills

Matrix environment

Independent work

Operational process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Engineering Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to drive a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead efforts to ensure quality standards are being met within existing and planned framework.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the goals of functional area are delivered to appropriate Operations & Technology (O&T) organizations
• Oversee O&T spending to ensure the firm's finances are budgeted and spent according to the Chief Technology officer’s (CTO) technology strategies
• Manage overall execution of IT strategy and roadmap for the technology area
• Lead operational readiness and conformance to global operational standards for ongoing operation and support
• Utilize an in-depth understanding of how engineering integrates within technology and commercial awareness
• Responsible for training and coaching team members, performance management activities, monitoring quantity and quality of work, and addressing development needs for assigned personnel
• Make evaluative judgment based on analyzing information in complicated or unique situations; utilizing multiple sources of information
• Impact engineering through overseeing planning, finances / budget, end results and policy setting
• Negotiate with senior leaders across functions and with external parties, as required
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering role with commensurate experience in people management.
• Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment
• Project Management experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices
• Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Proven track record of operational process change and improvement

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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