Operations Core Project Lead Analyst

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Job Overview

The Project Lead is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day management of executing to milestones and budget on one or more projects.

• Assess creation of project plan, charter, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central project issue log.

• Work with Project Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives and confirm project plans meet business needs as described in the project initiation documents.

• Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand project schedule and key milestones..

• Escalate project risks to the Project Director, or Project Sponsor, when appropriate.

• Ensure vendor performance is monitored and actions taken if performance warrants.

• Provides sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Directly affects the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• Work with operations to support UAT & track Operational Readiness activities.

• Support as required with data mapping, gap analysis and requirement gathering for projects in scope.

• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years relevant experience

• Prior industry experience.

• Fully knowledgeable on the day-to-day activities of a product or process; Basic understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics ; Individual is expected to be subject area expert in one (or more) specific skill sets

• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Private Medical Care Program

• Life Insurance Program

• Pension Plan contribution (PPE Program)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Sport Card (Multisport)

• Holidays Allowance

• Sport and team recreation activities

• Special offers and discounts for employees

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiatives

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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