IT Project Technology Lead, Vice President

Citi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas seeks an IT Project Tech Lead to guide complex technology initiatives, develop detailed plans, and coordinate with senior management across teams.

The role requires 6–10 years of related experience, strong leadership, and exceptional communication, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in a related technology role and subject matter expert in the field.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, estimates, and status reports.
• Interfaces with senior project staff and client senior management on project status.
• Recommends and oversees process improvements.
• Assesses risk and ensures compliance with laws and policies.
• Acts as advisor or coach to junior staff; allocates work.

Skills

Project leadership

IT expertise

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree

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.
• 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

• 6-10 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

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

Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

Employee Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

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

Sep 21, 2026

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