IT Project Tech Lead

About the position

Citibank, N.A. seeks an IT Project Tech Lead for its Irving, Texas location. Duties include preparing and reporting project status, identifying and managing critical path deliverables, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely completion of tasks. The role involves leveraging experience and training to resolve technical issues, working with stakeholders to define project scope, and creating detailed project plans with appropriate resource assignments. Responsibilities also include identifying project risks and issues, defining mitigation plans, and closely monitoring progress using Citi’s project management tool PTS 2.0. Active participation in CyberSecurity Book of Work calls and management updates is required. The role involves gathering business technology, process, and change requirements, coordinating standard Citi Technology Infrastructure solution designs, and preparing project status reports, management updates, and data analysis. Experience with virtual and physical distributed server environments, networks, related technology applications, large-scale enterprise data centers, databases, and storage is necessary. The role requires gathering and interpreting data from various sources into meaningful reports and creating concise presentations for project meetings and management updates. A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report project status on a regular basis, including metrics needed for various risk groups.
• Identify and manage critical path deliverables and milestones.
• Closely monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of tasks assigned to various technology teams.
• Leverage experience and take advantage on on-going training to take an active role in the resolution of technical issues to ensure project success.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure project scope definition to meets the business objectives.
• Create detailed project plans and ensure appropriate resource assignment across different technology teams.
• Identify project risks and issues and define mitigation plans.
• Closely monitor project progress and ensure timely completion using Citi’s project management tool PTS 2.0.
• Active participation in the bi-monthly CyberSecurity Book of Work calls as well as regularly scheduled and ad-hoc management updates.
• Gather business technology, process, and change requirements by email, in meetings and shared documentation.
• Coordinate standard Citi Technology Infrastructure solution designs.
• Prepare project status reports, management updates and data analysis.
• Work with virtual and physical distributed server environments, network, related technology applications, large-scale enterprise data centers, databases, and storage.
• Gather and interpret data from various sources and combine them into meaningful reports.
• Consistently create concise and informative presentations to facilitate productive project meetings and management updates.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and 6 years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience as a Systems Analyst, IT Infrastructure Project Lead, Data Engineer, Senior Technical Analyst, Reporting Developer, Support Engineer or related position implementing solutions to complex applications for enterprise level IT projects.
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience must include: Data Analytics; CyberSecurity; and Coordinating with global IT teams.
• At least 1 year of experience must include: IT Project Management; Collecting evidence for internal audit processes; Develop and create Queries using SQL; Change management and follow up during maintenance windows; Performing Root cause analysis and liaising with management; Following the Software development life cycle and code testing; and Report development.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

About the IT Project Tech Lead Opportunity

Citi is currently hiring for a IT Project Tech Lead position based in Irving, TX, US. This is a full time opportunity suited to candidates who are ready to contribute their skills and grow within a dynamic team environment. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers a chance to work on meaningful projects while developing new capabilities.

What the Role Involves

As a IT Project Tech Lead, you will be expected to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, take ownership of key deliverables, and contribute ideas that help Citi achieve its goals. Day-to-day responsibilities typically include planning and prioritizing tasks, communicating progress with stakeholders, maintaining high standards of quality, and adapting to evolving business needs. The exact scope of duties may vary depending on team structure and current priorities, so candidates should be comfortable with a role that can evolve over time.

Who Citi is Looking For

Successful candidates generally bring a combination of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving. Citi values individuals who can work independently as well as part of a team, who are detail-oriented, and who bring a positive, adaptable mindset to their work. Prior experience in a similar IT Project Tech Lead capacity is beneficial, though a strong willingness to learn and grow is equally important.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a compensation package of approximately USD 142500 - 184400 per year, commensurate with experience. In addition to base pay, many roles at Citi may include benefits such as health coverage, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work culture designed to help employees thrive both personally and professionally.

Why Join Citi?

Joining Citi as a IT Project Tech Lead means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to bring their own perspective to the table, and the organization aims to foster an environment where people feel supported in doing their best work. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want their contributions to have a real, visible impact.

How to Apply

If you believe you're a strong fit for the IT Project Tech Lead role at Citi in Irving, TX, US, we encourage you to review the full job details above and submit your application through the listed channel. This position was posted on 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z. Early applications are generally encouraged, as competitive roles like this one can attract a high volume of interest.