PowerToFly
Overview
The Operations Core Project Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within their field and contributes to directional strategy by applying insights to their job and the business. They are a recognized technical authority for an area within the business and have basic commercial awareness. The role involves working with multiple people who provide the same level of SME expertise and requires developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence, and convince others, including colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. The work has a significant impact on the area through complex deliverables and includes advising on technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area and ultimately 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.
Provide 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.
Have the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision and exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Act as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi’s clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment, 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
Education
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group: Operations - Core
Job Family: Operations Project Management
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $113,840.00 - $170,760.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jan 14, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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The Operations Core Project Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within their field and contributes to directional strategy by applying insights to their job and the business. They are a recognized technical authority for an area within the business and have basic commercial awareness. The role involves working with multiple people who provide the same level of SME expertise and requires developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence, and convince others, including colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. The work has a significant impact on the area through complex deliverables and includes advising on technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area and ultimately 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.
Provide 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.
Have the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision and exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Act as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi’s clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment, 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
Education
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group: Operations - Core
Job Family: Operations Project Management
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $113,840.00 - $170,760.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jan 14, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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