IT Project Tech Lead

About the role

Citi is looking for an IT Project Tech Lead in Heredia, Costa Rica. This is a strategic, senior technology role that acts as a recognized technical authority in an area of the business, advises on technology and operations, and has significant impact through complex deliverables. It sits in the Technology Project Management job family and is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and collaborate on budgets and investment requests for IT work plans and schedules.
• Understand the details to be captured in project estimates and support TB&E stakeholders in creating resource plans.
• Interface with senior project staff and client senior management about project status.
• Recommend and oversee process improvements, and evaluate complex financial analysis, business and system processes and industry standards.
• Provide advice and counsel on technology and operations, and influence strategic functional decisions.
• Act as advisor or coach to new or junior analysts and allocate work.
• Produce in-depth analysis, status reports and innovative solutions, and communicate persuasively with colleagues and external customers.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations, safeguarding the firm's reputation, clients and assets.

Required profile

• 6-10 years of experience in a related technology role managing investments and budgets, and as a subject matter expert in the field.
• Bachelor's or university degree or equivalent experience; a Master's degree is mentioned as possible.
• Basic commercial awareness of banking.
• Developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others.