Program Management Jr Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Chennai is seeking a Program Management Jr Analyst to support planning, coordination, and delivery of a portfolio of programs. You will gather data, help create program plans, and track progress, while applying basic PM concepts with guidance to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience, proficiency with MS Office tools, and familiarity with MS Project or JIRA for task updates and timelines. Shift timing aligns with US shift requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or university degree.
• 2–5 years of experience in program management or related field.
• Strong MS Office skills with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs.
• Gathers program data needed to complete program plans and help create them.
• Collects program performance data and tracks issues and resolutions.
• Creates and documents the program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Maintains program artifacts including charter, risk logs and communication plans.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint/Teams

MS Project

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

The Program Management Jr Analyst is a trainee professional role. Requires a good knowledge of the range of processes, procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned tasks and a basic understanding of the underlying concepts and principles upon which the job is based. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Makes evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information. They are expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Must be able to exchange information in a concise and logical way as well as be sensitive to audience diversity. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own job.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs.
• Gathers program data needed to complete program plans and help create them.
• Collects program performance data.
• Tracks program issues and resolutions.
• Creates and documents the program Work Breakdown Structure.
• Updates program artifacts with approved changes.
• Gathers data to create program schedule management plan.
• Maintains program documents, including the program charter, communication plan and risk management plan.
• 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.

Skills Required

1. MS Office Suite (Advanced):
- Excel: Data entry, basic formulas, formatting for tracking.
- PowerPoint: Creating/updating status report slides.
- SharePoint/Teams: Document management and version control.
2. Basic PM Tools:
- Familiarity with concepts in tools like MS Project or JIRA (e.g., updating tasks, viewing timelines).

• PMO Coordination: Maintaining program artifacts (charters, risk logs, WBS).
• Data Gathering: Collecting and tracking program performance data and issues.
• Documentation: High attention to detail in creating and updating program documents.
• Core Tools: Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for basic tracking and reporting.

Experience Required: 2 – 5Yrs

Shift Timings: US Shift timings

Education: Bachelor’s/University degree

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