Project Manager

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Manager to drive delivery of institutional onboarding projects. You will lead professional teams, manage scope, budget and schedule, and collaborate with sponsors across functions.

The role requires 6–10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and strong communication to influence stakeholders and ensure compliance. This position offers full-time hours in Tampa with competitive benefits and a salary range of $93,440 to $140,160, plus

Qualifications

• 6-10 years relevant experience in project management or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of milestones and budget on projects.
• Create and sign-off project plans, charters, stakeholder management plans, acceptance plans, and issue logs.
• Align with Project Sponsor on business case and project needs per initiation documents.
• Identify and include stakeholders in scope definition and understand schedule milestones.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and monitor resource commitments across areas.
• Escalate risks to leadership and monitor vendor performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Project Manager accomplishes results through the management of professional team(s) and department(s). Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Contributes to standards around which others will operate. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Requires basic commercial awareness. 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. Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise. Involved in short-term planning resource planning. Full management responsibility of a team, which may include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations and may include budget approval.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day management of executing to milestones and budget on one or more projects.
• Assess creation and ensure sign-off of project plan, charter, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central project issue log.
• Work with Project Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business goals and confirm project plans meet business needs as described in the project initiation documents.
• Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand project schedule and key milestones.
• Ensure all areas of the project are appropriately staffed and monitor project commitment from those assigning resources.
• Escalate project risks to the Project Director, or Project Sponsor, when appropriate.
• Ensure vendor performance is monitored and actions taken if performance warrants.
• Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Directly affects the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
• Persuades and influences others through developed communication and diplomacy skills with colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.
• Evaluates subordinates’ performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions.
• 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:

• 6-10 years relevant experience
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

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:

Customer Service

Job Family:

Institutional Client Onboarding

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$93,440.00 - $140,160.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Nov 10, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

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