Citi Security Investigative Services - Strategy and Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs.
• Provides strategic direction and feedback with respect to initiative or program creation, alignment to business goals, stakeholder management, executive communications and so on.
• Buils and manages relationships with key stakeholders, organizations and business heads.
• Identifies and drives resolution of issues, including those outside established programs of work.
• Collaborates with Senior Management on cross functional areas and other programs, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure program scope definition meets business objectives.
• Collaborates to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business goals.
• Manages the process with other departments if resources are being borrowed in order to ensure the program can be completed.
• Manages the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis.
• Manages the identification of risks which impact program delivery and ensure mitigation strategies are developed and executed when necessary.
• Manages program team which could include matrix management of director-level, senior program manager-level and other staff, as appropriate.
• Applies appropriate risk assessment when making business decisions, demonstrating a commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience.
• Should demonstrate a commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships with ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Key Focus Areas

• Strategic Planning: Partner with CSIS leadership to articulate and shape the organization's overarching strategic goals, ensuring integration across all organizational pillars (Security, Investigations, Executive Protection, Intelligence, and Crisis Management).
• Translate the defined strategy into a portfolio of actionable programs and projects, creating a clear through-line from strategic intent to execution.
• Portfolio Management: Establish and lead a comprehensive portfolio management function for all major CSIS initiatives, providing a holistic view of all global projects.
• Coordinate with Technology and Project Management unit to ensure proper project execution and coordinate project plans with active PM portfolio.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the central point of communication for the CSIS portfolio, managing relationships with key stakeholders and providing clear, timely status updates on progress, risks, and issues to senior management.

Qualifications for Key Focus Areas

• 15+ years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic frameworks within a large, complex organization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders.
• Possesses strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage;
• 401(k);
• life, accident, and disability insurance;
• wellness programs.

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