Program Management Lead – VP

Citi

Program Management Lead driving strategic initiatives for program coordination at Citi. Overseeing project integration and stakeholder management in evolving business environments.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs
Applies in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the subfunction
Assesses creation and signoff of program plan and charter
Oversees program plans meet business needs
Ensures all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities
Works with Program Sponsor to ensure business case cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives
Ensures all areas of the program are appropriately staffed
Monitors program commitment from those assigning resources
Escalates program risks to the Program Director or Program Sponsor when appropriate
Creates the program risk management plan
Works with procurement team to create, administer, track, and eventually close program contracts
Makes recommendations for training and development needs for assigned personnel
Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions
Directs area supported through responsibility for delivery of end results and shared responsibility for budget management
Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-10 years of experience
Negotiation skills with external parties
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program PlanningCost Benefit AnalysisResource AllocationPerformance EvaluationContract Administration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationDecision-Making

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree