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Strategic Initiatives Program Manager – Vice President

United Kingdom, Belfast · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech. As a Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives at the Vice President level, you will play a critical role in executing our firm-wide strategies, with a focus on enterprise resiliency and recoverability. You will be responsible for leading and driving key workstreams, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that enhance the resilience of our critical applications and support broader strategic goals. This role is crucial for governing the implementation of enhanced testing, recovery, and reporting capabilities, ensuring our critical business services remain within defined impact tolerances and minimizing client impact.

Job Responsibility

  • Implement Enhanced Testing and Recovery
  • Design and Architecture
  • Proactive Vulnerability Management
  • Operational Resilience Adherence
  • Performance Measurement and Reporting

Requirements

  • Experience in software engineering, site reliability engineering (SRE), or technology risk and controls
  • Experience in a program or project management role, delivering complex, cross-functional technology initiatives
  • Proven expertise in analyzing complex application, database, network, and OS issues across distributed, large-scale, customer-facing systems
  • Strong understanding of resiliency principles, including disaster recovery, data recovery, and high-availability architecture
  • Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively across multiple business and technical teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field.

What we offer

  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
  • 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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