Architecture Group Manager

Citi•Irving, TX

About The Position

Citigroup seeks a strategic and experienced Senior Vice President to lead its Data Architecture Group. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the future of data management and architecture at Citigroup, driving innovation and efficiency through the strategic use of data. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging trends in enterprise data architecture and data engineering. Identify opportunities to leverage these technologies to address business challenges within the banking industry. Contribute to the development and execution of Citigroup's overall data strategy. Data Architecture and Engineering: Design and implement state-of-the-art data flows, including cloud migration strategies, big data deployment plans, integrations, and supporting infrastructure. Analyze and optimize data storage, governance, and organizational needs across various business units. Develop and maintain a robust and scalable data architecture that supports Citigroup's current and future needs. Technical Expertise Strong experience defining and executing cloud‑first data architecture strategies across public and private cloud environments. Hands‑on expertise with modern data platforms (data warehouses, lakes, lakehouse architectures) and familiarity with data fabric or data mesh patterns. Proven experience in API‑driven data architecture and governance, including standards, lifecycle management, security, and reusable data services. Working knowledge of AI‑ and analytics‑ready data architectures, enabling ML, advanced analytics, and real‑time data use cases. Experience with distributed data processing technologies such as Spark, Presto/Trino, and Hadoop ecosystems. Team Management and Collaboration: Effectively lead and manage a geographically dispersed team of data architects and engineers. Collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, and technical teams to gather requirements, present solutions, and drive consensus. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Communication and Influence: Possess exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Effectively communicate and present design reports to senior management and C-level executives. Influence decision-making and drive alignment across different stakeholders through strong diplomacy and negotiation skills. Risk Management and Compliance: Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk management principles and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks associated with data architecture and management.

Requirements

10+ years relevant experience
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Management and prioritization skills
Ability to develop working relationships
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
Methodical, attention to detail
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
A minimum of 15 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field.
A relevant master's degree may substitute for some years of experience.
Strong understanding of data governance policies and procedures.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Data Engineer, Data Manager, or Data Scientist is highly preferred.
Strong experience defining and executing cloud‑first data architecture strategies across public and private cloud environments.
Hands‑on expertise with modern data platforms (data warehouses, lakes, lakehouse architectures) and familiarity with data fabric or data mesh patterns.
Proven experience in API‑driven data architecture and governance, including standards, lifecycle management, security, and reusable data services.
Working knowledge of AI‑ and analytics‑ready data architectures, enabling ML, advanced analytics, and real‑time data use cases.
Experience with distributed data processing technologies such as Spark, Presto/Trino, and Hadoop ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple architectural teams or an architecture functional area (depending on size of business).
Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations and other personnel actions.
Develops the architectural strategy for a group (portfolio) of IT systems.
Develops and recommends solutions that conform to enterprise standards.
Develops technological and business application portfolio road maps, based on emerging technologies and market trends/direction.
Responsible for all technical directions and decisions based on technical expertise, experience, vision and market directions.
Supports the business/clients in evaluating and articulating the technical benefits of a solution to stakeholders.
Analyzes and evaluates strategic technologies offered by vendors.
Exhibits sound understanding of theories and practices in architecture and multiple related areas.
Has in depth understanding of how architecture integrates within technology and has commercial awareness.
Shares responsibility for budget, policy formulation and planning.
Requires evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated or novel situations; uses multiple sources of information.
Impacts engineering through responsibility for planning, finances/ budget, end results and setting of policies.
Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate and negotiate with external parties.
Performs other job duties and functions as assigned
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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Strategic Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging trends in enterprise data architecture and data engineering. Identify opportunities to leverage these technologies to address business challenges within the banking industry. Contribute to the development and execution of Citigroup's overall data strategy.
Data Architecture and Engineering: Design and implement state-of-the-art data flows, including cloud migration strategies, big data deployment plans, integrations, and supporting infrastructure. Analyze and optimize data storage, governance, and organizational needs across various business units. Develop and maintain a robust and scalable data architecture that supports Citigroup's current and future needs.
Team Management and Collaboration: Effectively lead and manage a geographically dispersed team of data architects and engineers. Collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, and technical teams to gather requirements, present solutions, and drive consensus. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Communication and Influence: Possess exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Effectively communicate and present design reports to senior management and C-level executives. Influence decision-making and drive alignment across different stakeholders through strong diplomacy and negotiation skills.
Risk Management and Compliance: Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk management principles and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks associated with data architecture and management.

Benefits

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.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume