Citi is looking for a Programme Management Lead to take ownership of complex, cross-functional programmes within its Independent Risk function — a role that directly shapes how risk is governed and managed across one of the world's largest financial institutions. In this position, you will coordinate programme delivery from initiation through to completion, ensuring plans are aligned to business objectives, stakeholders are engaged, and risks are identified and managed proactively. This is a high-impact opportunity to apply your programme management expertise in a fast-paced setting where your decisions carry real weight across the organisation.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end coordination of a programme or portfolio of programmes, directing day-to-day activities to ensure consistent progress against agreed milestones and business objectives.
Oversee the creation, review, and sign-off of core programme documentation including the programme plan, charter, benefits management plan, stakeholder management plan, and acceptance plan.
Ensure all stakeholders are identified early,
engaged in scope definition activities, and kept informed of the programme schedule and key milestones throughout delivery.
Develop and maintain the programme risk management plan, escalating material risks to the Programme Director or Programme Sponsor at the appropriate time.
Monitor the alignment of programme plans to business requirements, verifying that delivery outputs meet the objectives set out at programme initiation.
Track resource commitments across programme workstreams and raise concerns where commitment gaps could affect delivery timelines.
Assess risk considerations in programme decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and maintaining clear, transparent reporting of control issues.
Identify development needs across assigned programme personnel and make recommendations to support capability-building aligned to delivery goals.
Required Qualifications & Skills