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Program Management Lead - Vice President

United Kingdom, Belfast · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview This role 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Supports planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs
  • Applies in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the subfunction as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function
  • and, requires basic commercial awareness
  • Assesses creation and signoff of program plan and charter, benefits management plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central program issue log
  • Oversees program plans meet business needs as described in the program initiation documents
  • Ensures all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand the program schedule and key milestones
  • Works with Program Sponsor to ensure business case cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives
  • Ensures all areas of the program are appropriately staffed
  • Monitors program commitment from those assigning resources
  • Escalates program risks to the Program Director, or Program Sponsor, when appropriate
  • Creates the program risk management plan
  • Works with procurement team to create, administer, track, and eventually close program contracts
  • Makes recommendations for training and development needs for assigned personnel
  • Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions
  • Directs area supported through responsibility for delivery of end results and shared responsibility for budget management
  • accountable for resource planning
  • Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards
  • 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

  • Demonstrable experience in project management within the financial services industry
  • Project Methodologies: Proven proficiency and practical experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies
  • Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and align diverse stakeholder groups, including front office, IT, risk, compliance, and finance teams
  • Self-Motivation & Prioritization: A self-starting individual with the ability to multitask effectively and prioritize demanding workloads within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Risk & Issue Management: Demonstrated ability to drive robust risk and issue management practices by working effectively across a global organization
  • Adaptability: Proven capacity to handle complexity, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-changing, often demanding work environment
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex dataflows and resolve critical issues under tight deadlines
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to senior executives

What we offer

  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
  • increasing with tenure
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources

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