IT Project Senior Technical Lead

Citi • Irving, TX

2d • $144,480 - $216,720 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Project Senior Technical Lead is a senior strategic professional and recognized subject matter expert who leads complex, cross-functional technology initiatives that drive business outcomes. The role applies deep industry and technical expertise to influence technology strategy, delivery priorities, and organizational objectives. It involves considerable decision-making latitude and frequent partnership with senior business and technology leaders to align stakeholders, resolve complex challenges, and deliver strategic solutions. The position serves as a trusted advisor on program execution, risk management, governance, and operational effectiveness.

The role is accountable for delivering large-scale initiatives with significant business impact. It leads through influence across multiple teams and stakeholders, directing resource planning, prioritization, and execution while fostering collaboration and results. It also contributes to technology strategy and transformation efforts supporting enterprise goals, operational efficiency, and business growth. The position is based in Irving, Texas, and the listed full-time salary range is $144,480 to $216,720.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience leading large-scale technology programs, with demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to solve complex challenges and remove barriers, with an understanding of internal and external factors.
• Excellent MS Office skills, including strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Extensive experience with project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex initiatives while balancing strategic priorities, organizational change, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and build effective relationships across functions, regions, and all levels of management.
• Senior program management experience supporting the delivery of high-value projects.
• Thorough understanding of project and program management techniques and expectations.
• Extensive experience managing broad-scale programs across various disciplines.
• Ability to develop project plans and manage individual deadlines and goals.
• Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics.
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions, and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis.
• Bachelor’s or university degree, or equivalent experience; a master’s degree may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT strategic direction for assigned projects, including developing detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Influence investment decisions, budget planning, resource prioritization, and policy development to support strategic technology and business outcomes.
• Drive business transformation by evaluating and optimizing complex business and technology processes, using industry trends and best practices.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert, providing thought leadership and guidance on large-scale program delivery, operational excellence, and organizational change initiatives.
• Maintain an understanding of clients’ core business functions.
• Partner with senior technology and business leaders to shape strategic direction, influence priorities, and drive execution of critical initiatives.
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions and, as needed, communicate with external parties.
• Use comprehensive knowledge across multiple technology areas to achieve technology objectives.
• Manage resources and allocate work; advise or coach new or lower-level analysts.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and use interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Assess risk in business decisions, consider the firm’s reputation and the safeguarding of Citi, its clients, and assets, drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhere to policy, apply sound ethical judgment, and transparently escalate, manage, and report control issues.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions.
• Monitor sprint progress and ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and information to support efficient decision-making, providing oversight and guidance to the highest-priority team projects.
• Develop project plans and manage individual deadlines and goals.
• Gather, report, and analyze project metrics and trends.
• Identify issues and problems, generate solutions, and select appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including planned vacation, unplanned sick leave, and paid holidays
• Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior