IT Project Tech Lead - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, FL is seeking an IT Project Tech Lead – Vice President to own data analysis, root-cause remediation, and cross-team coordination for Adjustment Reduction targets. This role requiresFinance/data SME knowledge and proficiency with AI tools across multiple Citi finance technology applications.

The position drives end-to-end project leadership, collaborates with senior management, and ensures risk-aware, compliant delivery while leveraging AI-enabled process improvements and

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in a related technology role.
• Finance/data SME knowledge required.
• Proficient use of AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed IT book of work plans, schedules, project estimates, and status reports.
• Interfaces with senior project staff and client senior management regarding book of work and remediation status.
• Oversees process improvements leveraging AI tools.
• Evaluates complex business processes and Finance system processes.
• Provides expertise in IT project leadership and business analysis.
• Understands integration across architecture and infrastructure to meet objectives.
• Acts as advisor or coach to analysts and allocates work.
• Performs deep analysis to define problems and craft solutions.
• Influences others through clear communication and diplomacy.
• Assesses risk and ensures compliance with laws, policy, and ethics.

Skills

IT project leadership

Finance data SME

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

IT Project Tech Lead - Vice President

Location(s):

Tampa, Florida, United States

Job Type:

Hybrid

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Job Overview

The Adjustment Reduction IT Project Tech Lead is a strategic professional who will work across finance technology teams and other technology and finance stakeholders to provide end-to-end ownership of the data analysis, root-cause identification, remediation requirements and cross-Technology dependencies necessary to deliver committed Adjustment Reduction targets and support IA validation.

This role requires specialized Finance/data SME knowledge required to understand why adjustments occur and what system remediation will eliminate them across Finance Technology applications, especially with the expansion from 7 to 10 or more systems across the Finance Technology stack. This role will require a proficient use and understanding of AI tools.

Responsibilities:

• Develops detailed IT book of work plans, schedules; project estimates, and status reports.
• Interfaces with senior project staff and client senior management teams regarding status of book of work and adjustment remediations.
• Recommends and oversees process improvements leveraging AI tools.
• Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes in Finance.
• Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership and business Analysis.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., architecture or infrastructure) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 6+ years' experience in a related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field

Education:

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

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

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Technology Project Management

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

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 citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 06, 2026

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