Head of Strategic Cloud Initiatives Execution, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Irving

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

170000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This pivotal role drives the execution of the bank's global Public Cloud adoption strategy, spearheading transformation across business units, applications, and infrastructure at scale. The Head of Strategic Cloud Initiatives Execution bridges strategy and delivery, converting enterprise cloud ambitions into measurable outcomes such as increased agility, cost efficiency, and accelerated innovation.

Job Responsibility:

Drive enterprise-wide Public Cloud adoption initiatives across diverse regions and business units
Translate strategic cloud objectives into actionable, measurable programs
Oversee the entire delivery lifecycle from initial discovery through production deployment
Define, monitor, and report on key metrics for adoption success and business value realization
Collaborate with stakeholders across Technology, Risk, Security, Operations, and Business lines
Establish and manage global governance processes for execution and risk mitigation
Lead a global team of cloud strategy and execution professionals
Develop robust business cases quantifying value creation
Serve as a trusted advisor on Public Cloud adoption for senior executives

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in technology or transformation leadership
Minimum of 5 years specifically focused on Public Cloud
Demonstrated success in executing complex, global technology programs within highly regulated environments
Deep understanding of leading Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application delivery patterns
Strong financial and business acumen with extensive experience in developing and presenting compelling business cases to senior executives
Proven ability to lead diverse, distributed teams and effectively influence without direct authority
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, adept at engaging both technical and executive audiences

Nice to have:

Experience within large financial institutions or similarly complex regulated enterprises
Familiarity with cloud operating models, FinOps, and established risk/compliance frameworks in multi-cloud environments
MBA or an equivalent advanced degree in business, technology, or engineering

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 13, 2025

Expiration:
November 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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