Applications Development Group Manager, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New Castle ▼
Jersey City

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

156160.00 - 234240.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities. This is a Full stack technology role with strong hands-on experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on franchise-critical applications. The Group Manager will be responsible for achieving significant business results, understanding client requirements and leading the development team on the design, implementation and delivery while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, providing authoritative advice including responsibility over technical strategy.

Job Responsibility:

Drive the efforts on requirements gathering, strategy & solution design, roadmap, forecast, planning and build out leading the development/engineering activities
Ensure our software platforms are compliant with Citi's security and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) processes
Work with a wide variety of business and tech teams and help them drive towards an everything-as-code and a codified controls mind-set
Support and drive cultural change, instigating critical thinking about controls and processes and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement
Connected to latest technologies, like Generative AI, and keen to put them in practice
Pragmatic, and a creative approach to managing risk
A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Shows enthusiasm and develops trust through empathy
An advocate of inclusion and diversity in every way
Connected to latest technologies and keen to put them in practice
A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams and remotely
Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team
Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results
Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
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

Requirements:

15+ years of application development industry experience
Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience specializing in the leadership and hands-on development of franchise-critical applications
Experience with complex system integration projects
Deep understanding on design Highly Available and Highly Scalable Systems
Experience on working on Cloud applications
Experience in code testing tools
Familiar using AI tools to improve the development team’s productivity
Experience managing global technology teams
Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work well independently
Experience working with business analysts, database administrators, project managers and technical architects in multiple geographical areas
Strong problem-solving skills, business acumen, and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with Agile Software Development Lifecycle methodology and related tooling
Experience in the Financial Services industry is added advantage

Nice to have:

Experience in the Financial Services industry
Master’s degree

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 02, 2025

Expiration:
August 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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