IT Project Group Manager, Senior Vice President

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Citi is seeking an experienced IT Project Group Manager at Senior Vice President level to lead complex technology projects in Singapore. The role typically requires strong project and program management experience, a solid understanding of banking technology, and a track record of delivering large, regulatory or business-critical initiatives. Candidates should be comfortable managing budgets, timelines, risks, vendors, and cross-functional teams across technology and business functions. Strong communication, stakeholder management, governance, and problem-solving skills are expected. Experience with Agile, waterfall, change management, and financial services platforms is advantageous. The successful candidate will provide senior leadership, ensure delivery quality, manage dependencies, and align technology outcomes with Citi’s strategic priorities.

About the employer

Citi is a major global banking and financial services organization headquartered in New York, serving consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. Its businesses include corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, markets, wealth management, transaction services, and consumer finance. Singapore is an important regional hub for Citi’s Asia-Pacific operations, technology, risk, operations, and institutional businesses. The bank employs technology professionals across software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, project management, and digital transformation. Citi’s work environment is generally international and highly regulated, with strong emphasis on risk management, operational resilience, governance, and innovation. Employees may collaborate with teams across multiple countries and time zones. Compensation commonly includes base salary, performance-related bonuses, retirement or healthcare benefits, and other employment benefits, depending on seniority and local terms.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected city-state with strong opportunities in banking, technology, fintech, consulting, cybersecurity, data, logistics, healthcare, and regional headquarters operations. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work. The lifestyle is convenient and safe, offering excellent public transport, diverse food, modern shopping areas, parks, beaches, and frequent regional travel. Housing can be expensive, especially in central districts, while public transport is efficient and affordable. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass. Senior roles commonly use the Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government assessment requirements; employers usually handle the application. New arrivals should budget for rent, deposits, healthcare, transport, and everyday expenses. Singapore’s warm, humid climate, competitive work culture, and emphasis on compliance are important practical considerations when relocating.