SVP Equities Technology Project Manager

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 164,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City, New Jersey seeks an IT Project Group Manager to lead a team delivering complex, enterprise-wide technology projects. You will set work plans, manage budgets, and align IT delivery with business goals while communicating with senior leaders.

The role requires 10+ years in tech with people management, a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), and strong strategic thinking, risk management, and stakeholder negotiation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in a related technology role with commensurate people management experience
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
• Strong communication and negotiation with senior leaders across functions

Responsibilities

• Oversees technology components for major, complex projects across enterprise.
• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, resource plans and status reports.
• Provides IT strategic direction for managed projects.
• Sets staffing guidelines to meet operational needs.
• Manages budgets, resources and risk; accountable for end results.
• Evaluates staff performance and related personnel actions.
• Applies in-depth knowledge to resolve issues across areas.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (optional)

Job description

The IT Project Group Manager is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technology components of the development and implementation of major/multiple/highly complex projects; may manage enterprise wide projects.
• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
• Provides IT strategic direction for projects managed.
• Sets guidelines for appropriate staffing requirements to meet operational needs.
• Impacts the IT project leadership function by strategic influence and by exercising control over resources, budget management and planning; accountable for end results.
• Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes decisions on pay increases, hiring, terminations and other personnel actions.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.
• Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how IT project leadership integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry.
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources.
• Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate with external parties.
• 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

• 10+ years experience in a related technology role with commensurate people management experience

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: Jersey City New Jersey 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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sep 30, 2026

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