Citi Group Technology Project Manager 

India, Maharashtra, Pune 

635818642

Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more Applications Development teams in an effort to accomplish established goals as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Utilize in-depth knowledge and skills across multiple Applications Development areas to provide technical oversight across systems and applications
• Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects
• Contribute to formulation of strategies for applications development and other functional areas
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual data in complicated and unique situations
• Impact the Applications Development area through monitoring delivery of end results, participate in budget management, and handling day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards negotiating with external parties when necessary
• 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.

• 10+ years of experience in developing distributed, high-volume, global applications, preferably in a trading environment.
• In-depth knowledge of integrating technologies and platforms.
• 10+ years of experience in Financial Services.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on architect with experience in deep diving into products and codebases.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in Java or Python.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Citi Market Operations Technology is undergoing a significant transformation to implement a new operating model. Key aspects of the organization include:

• People and Culture: Strong emphasis on employee development, diversity, and inclusion.
• Global Presence: Supports operations in over 60 countries.
• Technology Focus: Develops and implements applications supporting core operations for the Markets business, impacting the entire trade lifecycle.
• Product Coverage: Supports a wide range of Capital Markets products, including Fixed Income, Equity, and Syndicates.
• Client Focus: Committed to delivering a first-class experience to global clients.
• Technology Modernization: Transitioning to a micro-based containerized cloud environment, retiring legacy applications.
• Innovation: Embraces AI, natural language processing, and machine learning.
• Risk and Control: Operates in a robust control environment, complying with global regulations and internal policies.
• Industry Leadership: Collaborates with global peers, partners, and regulators to optimize processes and drive industry strategy .

Markets Operations Technology team is looking for a seasoned Technical Project Manager with extensive experience in Software Engineering, Microservices Architecture, and the latest SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) best practices who will be responsible for managing the End-to-End Program and work with business stakeholders to understand their program requirements.

• Provide technology leadership and manage day-to-day development activities.
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
• Participate in design reviews with middle office, operations, and settlement technology teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology teams to drive execution and delivery.
• Manage risks and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Manage team performance and provide regular feedback.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and research new technologies.
• Validate requirements, manage solution execution, and ensure platform rollout meets specifications and client expectations.
• Influence technical architecture and communicate with senior leaders and external parties.
• Define, implement, and improve SDLC processes.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevSecOps and Engineering Excellence.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive the adoption of new tools.

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