Citi Wealth - Head of Program Management, Governance & ...

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven, and transformational leader to serve as the Head of Program Management, Governance & Agile Transformation. This senior leader will oversee the execution, governance, and delivery methodology for strategic wealth management initiatives and large-scale programs in a simpler, faster, more transparent, and risk-controlled manner.This role will reignite our delivery methodology to meet the ambitions of wealth leadership and business goals, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling net new investment asset growth. The individual will shape a best-in-class execution and governance model, ensuring the firms strategic objectives are delivered at speed and scale while maintaining safety, soundness, and compliance with regulatory and risk standards.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, execution, and agile transformation within wealth management, investments, or broader financial services. They will have led large-scale strategic transformation programs, driving new ways of working, modernizing roles, processes, and governance frameworks, and shifting organizations from legacy delivery models to agile, outcome-driven execution.This leader will be a change maker, capable of managing complex, global, multi-functional programs requiring coordination across internal and external stakeholders. They will work directly with senior leadership, legal, risk, compliance, and governance teams to influence change while ensuring regulatory and operational integrity.Responsibilities:Program Management & Execution ExcellenceOversee the end-to-end execution of strategic wealth management initiatives, digital product launches, and transformation programs, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery aligned with business objectivesLead the prioritization, sequencing, and execution of major projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with strategic goalsAct as the primary problem solver, proactively unblocking issues, resolving risks, and ensuring projects move forward efficientlyWork across product management, technology, operations, distribution, risk, compliance, and legal to ensure delivery successImplement clear success metrics, KPIs, and transparency mechanisms to track project impact and performanceGovernance, Risk & Compliance AlignmentNavigate the firms governance process, ensuring all initiatives meet regulatory, legal, risk, and compliance requirements safely and efficientlyDevelop a streamlined governance execution model, reducing unnecessary complexity while maintaining strong risk controlsBuild relationships with governance leads, legal, risk, and compliance stakeholders to influence process improvements that accelerate business executionOversee approvals, regulatory submissions, and launch readiness, ensuring timely delivery without compromising risk standardsAgile Transformation & Ways of WorkingLead the end-to-end agile transformation, ensuring all functions including technology, design, product management, business stakeholders, operations, functional partners, and governance to operate in a fully agile modelEstablish a new operating model and execution framework for modern agile delivery, driving adoption across all stakeholdersImplement scaled agile principles, fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and iterative delivery across business and technology teamsDrive continuous improvement in ways of working, ensuring agile principles are embedded beyond technology teams into broader business, product, and operational workflowsDefine agile training programs, coaching leaders and teams on adopting modern execution methodologiesStrategic Change Leadership & Organizational TransformationReimagine program management and execution roles, responsibilities, and workflows, ensuring teams are structured for maximum impact and efficiencyFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring all teams operate with a delivery-first mindsetInfluence and challenge senior stakeholders, bringing the courage to disagree, defend perspectives, and push for necessary changes, while also demonstrating the maturity to accept alternative decisions to move programs forwardServe as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear and actionable recommendations on delivery optimization, program execution, and governance enhancementsQualifications:15+ years of experience in program management, transformation leadership, and agile execution within wealth management, investments, or broader financial servicesProven experience leading large-scale, strategic transformation programs for a global wealth management firmExpertise in program governance, risk management, and compliance alignment, ensuring safe and compliant executionStrong experience driving end-to-end agile transformation, including organizational structure changes, new operating models, and execution frameworksExperience aligning governance models with scaled agile execution frameworks to increase delivery speed while maintaining risk controlsAbility to redefine and modernize legacy processes, structures, and methodologies, transitioning teams to a streamlined, modern, and agile delivery modelFamiliarity with AI-driven project execution tools, automation, and digital collaboration platforms to streamline executionExperience managing complex, multi-functional global programs, balancing competing priorities, stakeholders, and resource constraintsAbility to work directly with C-level executives, managing expectations, providing strategic recommendations, and influencing critical business decisionsStrong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a track record of delivering measurable business impactEducation:Bachelor's degreeUniversity degree or equivalent experienceJob Family Group: Project and Program ManagementJob Family:Program ManagementTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:New York New York United StatesPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range:$170,000.00 - $300,000.00In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, 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 . Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.Anticipated Posting Close Date:Mar 10, 2025Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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Created: 2025-03-08