Program Management Lead

Citi

. Support planning, directing, and coordinating day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical standards. Proven ability to assess and manage resources effectively to meet business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementNegotiation SkillsSeries 6 Licensing

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningBenefits ManagementCost-Benefit AnalysisResource PlanningCompliance Assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipPerformance EvaluationEthical Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Program CharterStakeholder Management PlanCentral Program Issue Log

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 6 Licensing

Industry Keywords

Program Risk ManagementProcurement ManagementBudget ResponsibilityBusiness Case Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, directing, and coordinating day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs
Apply in-depth understanding of subfunction integration and contribute to objectives of the entire function
Assess creation and signoff of program plans, charter, benefits management plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central program issue log
Oversee program plans to meet business needs described in program initiation documents
Ensure stakeholders are identified, included in scope definition, and understand schedules and milestones
Work with the Program Sponsor on business case cost-benefit analysis
Ensure appropriate staffing across the program
Monitor program commitment from resource assigners
Escalate program risks to the Program Director or Program Sponsor
Create the program risk management plan
Work with procurement to create, administer, track, and close program contracts
Recommend training and development needs for assigned personnel
Evaluate subordinate performance and recommend pay increases, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions
Direct the supported area, ensuring end-result delivery and shared budget responsibility
Manage resource planning
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
Assess risk in business decisions and drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies
Apply sound ethical judgment and transparently escalate, manage, and report control issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-10 years of experience
Negotiation skills with external parties
Series 6 licensing/registration
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree