VP Operations Core Project Lead Analyst - Hybrid

CITI; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Lead to oversee strategic projects in Tampa. This role requires a professional with 6-10 years of experience in project management and a strong grasp of stakeholder dynamics. The Project Lead will be pivotal in ensuring project milestones are met while managing risks and vendor performance. This position offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions and drive compliance in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about leading projects and making a significant impact, this role is designed for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Planned time off (vacation)

Unplanned time off (sick leave)

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Comprehensive understanding of business integration and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project execution to meet milestones and budget.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and project plan alignment with business needs.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The Project 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:

• Responsible for the day to day management of executing to milestones and budget on one or more projects.
• Assess creation 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 objectives 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.
• Escalate project risks to the Project Director, or Project Sponsor, when appropriate.
• Ensure vendor performance is monitored and actions taken if performance warrants.
• Provides 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.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years relevant experience
• Prior industry experience.
• Fully knowledgeable on the day-to-day activities of a product or process; Basic understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics; Individual is expected to be subject area expert in one (or more) specific skill sets.
• 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: Operations - Core

Job Family: Operations 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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Apr 18, 2025

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