Project Senior Lead - Branch Network Real Estate, SVP

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Network Distribution team in New York, NY. You will oversee network-wide initiatives and projects, collaborating with partner groups to ensure well-planned, flawless execution and alignment with objectives.

You will report to Region Heads and Project Managers, drive governance, track branch space, ADA projects, and other initiatives, while delivering consistent standards and timely delivery with minimal scope changes.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in total; 5+ years specifically in planning and project management experience.
• 4-year college degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Presentation and interaction experience with senior executives.
• Detailed working knowledge of branch functions and banking operations.
• Demonstrated ability to execute large, complex projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong presentations skills; ability to cater presentation content and style to audience, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to influence others to gain buy-in without positional authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement methodology to track network-wide branch space availability in support of multi-year headcount growth plans.
• Lead development “How We Work” guidelines for branch space.
• Refine and enhance program level reporting and tracking for all branch projects (De Novo Builds, Relocations, Renovations, Refresh).
• Lead digital marketing screen replacement project including replacement strategy, prioritization and interim solutions.
• Oversight of American Disabilities Act (ADA) branch projects.
• Lead other network-wide initiatives as they arise. Ensure consistent prioritization and standards throughout the projects. Identify and drive best practices.
• Ensure timely execution of all projects with minimal changes to original scope

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Influence others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is part of the Network Distribution team and is responsible for network wide initiatives and projects. This position will play a critical role in identifying and overseeing execution of all network wide initiatives and projects, driving synergies, consistency and best practices. Collaboration with key partner groups is critical to ensure the initiatives and projects are well-planned, flawlessly executed and meet the overall objectives. This position will provide direct support to the Region Heads, other partner group leaders as well as Network Distribution Project Managers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement methodology to track network-wide branch space availability in support of multi-year headcount growth plans.
• Lead development “How We Work” guidelines for branch space.
• Refine and enhance program level reporting and tracking for all branch projects (De Novo Builds, Relocations, Renovations, Refresh).
• Lead digital marketing screen replacement project including replacement strategy, prioritization and interim solutions.
• Oversight of American Disabilities Act (ADA) branch projects.
• Lead other network-wide initiatives as they arise. Ensure consistent prioritization and standards throughout the projects. Identify and drive best practices.
• Ensure timely execution of all projects with minimal changes to original scope

Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years in total; 5+ years specifically in planning and project management experience
• 4-year college degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Presentation and interaction experience with senior executives
• Detailed working knowledge of branch functions and banking operations
• Demonstrated ability to execute large, complex projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong presentations skills; ability to cater presentation content and style to audience, including senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to influence others to gain buy-in without positional authority

Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

Job Family:

Project Management

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$163,600.00 - $245,400.00

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.

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