EE Project Manager & Coach - SVP

EE Project Manager & Coach

The role of technologists is evolving rapidly in todays dynamic market. The Engineering Excellence (EE) department within the Chief Technology Office aims to support the firms goal of thriving as one team on a common mission through attracting, retaining, and driving the growth of top technology talent within a culture where innovation and excellence are not just encouraged, but expected.

The scope of Engineering Excellence is vast, with programs and products at various stages of maturity. Efforts are concentrated in three key areas - empowering engineers to advance a technical career, boosting engineer productivity and fostering strategic collaboration.

Our initiatives are used by over 50,000 engineers; we are passionate about engineers fulfilling their technical career aspirations here at Citi and providing them with the tools and metrics that enable them to learn as well as demonstrate their expertise and support their continuous improvement.

The EE Project Manager & Coach contributes to the

delivery of several key projects and programs, including coaching, driving operational excellence, executing project plans and ensuring delivery exceeds stakeholder expectations.

This includes influencing and leading teams of engineers and internal stakeholders to drive lasting behaviour change and to promote a culture of excellence in the engineering community globally.

Major elements of the role include:

Lead project management associated with a set of high-profile complex enterprise-wide engineering projects defined and executed by our highly talented engineering leadersDevelop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reportsEnsure essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining EE standardsFacilitate & lead workshops & coaching sessions to enable technical excellence across all workstreamsDesign & deliver EE coaching & drive tech strategy throughout the project lifecycle towards continuous improvement and technical excellenceProvide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end resultsInfluence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessaryFacilitate alumni networks, build and maintain relationships with external professionals & industry groupsProvides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources

Key Responsibilities:

Lead role in high impact engineering excellence project delivery, including EE coachingDesign & deliver engaging EE project coaching material that strengthens strategic thinkingBuild strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment and support for EE initiativesPromote an uphold culture of engineering excellence across all workstreamsDemonstrates an in-depth understanding of how project leadership integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry

Characteristics:

Able to negotiate and influence at all levels; Collaborative by nature, builds partnerships across the firmProvides constructive feedback & inspires growthCreative and innovative, brings different angles to problems and provides new solutionsExcellent communicator, both written and verbalAn advocate of inclusion and diversity in everything they do

Experience:

Experience mentoring and improving team performanceSkilled at stakeholder management, proven experience demonstrating ability to influence and guide through the project lifecycleSuccessful track record in delivering technical coaching, workshops and programsDemonstrated ability to drive change and navigate complex organization dynamicsDemonstrated passion for supporting technical career development of othersGood knowledge of the software development process

What well provide you

By joining Citi Belfast, 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:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)A discretional annual performance related bonusPrivate Medical Care & Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPension PlanPaid Parental Leave

Education:

Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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