Director, Data Integration Sr Group Manager - C15 - NEW YORK

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Job Overview

The Data Integration Sr Group Manager is a senior level position responsible for overseeing activities to support end-to-end execution and/or adoption of the Data Transformation plan in compliance with Citi’s Data Governance Policy. Drives efforts to reduce risk and facilitate adherence to the Citi Data Governance Policy. Responsible for overseeing activities to drive the execution, enablement and adoption of the Data Transformation Plan and/or support of use cases through collaboration with functions, regions and lines of business. The role is responsible for managing risks, issues, and conflicts related to plan execution.

This role requires a thorough understanding of enterprise data governance concepts combined with practical experience of implementing them in a complex organization. Excellent communication skills are required to influence and advise senior stakeholders. 

Responsibilities: 

• Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions/terminations and budget approval 
• Proactively liaise with senior stakeholders across Lines of Business and Functions to design and execute against Transformation plan commitments, drive alignment on execution steps and timing, and/or support adoption of enterprise approaches and guidelines for use by the Use Cases teams
• Lead team meetings and working sessions to ensure clear cross-functional communications and set expectations
• Foster continuous improvement through regular stakeholder engagement and coaching (e.g., sharing best practices, educating on consistent approaches, helping with interpretation of enterprise guidance) and cadence of interactions within businesses, regions and functions
• Drive communication strategy and execution among a wide variety of stakeholders, including Data providers, Data consumers, technologists, regulators, and 2nd and 3rd line of defense to drive the effective and efficient design, build, and rollout of data practices, capabilities, and tools
• Monitor and communicate progress of the plan, anticipate risks and issues, and challenge execution teams’ plans to identify roadblocks, and dependencies

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in a complex, financial organization
• 8+ years experience in Data Governance,
• 8+ years' managerial experience
• Data and technological knowledge, covering recent topics such as Data governance and Operating models
• Experience in large-scale, multi-year transformation and capability building efforts
• Expertise in one or more the following core financial services segments preferred: consumer businesses, commercial businesses, capital markets, finance, risk, or compliance
• Well-developed interpersonal and executive communication skills, particularly with senior management
• Analytical and strategic mindset with ability to simplify complex information quickly
• Collaborative orientation with diplomatic, analytical and organizational capabilities
• Strong project planning experience; highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication skills (e.g. experience with board / CEO level presentations, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with tight timelines and deliver in stressful situations
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams
• Strategic mindset, who can plan ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies
• Communicates effectively, develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; able to drive consensus, and influence relationships at all levels
• Can effectively lead change in an organization with Citigroup’s size, scale and complexity; Experience leveraging the processes and principles of change management to drive organizational change, defining change criteria, providing support and education, managing resistance, and measuring outcomes
• Manages through ambiguity by making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

• Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizations; and demonstrates effective work relationships with business and global function colleagues
• Understanding of the overall regulatory environment and previous experience working with regulators on data plan execution, preferred
• Working knowledge of Citi’s Data Operating Model

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent work experience (Master's degree preferred)

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Job Family Group:

Data Governance

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Job Family:

Data Integration

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In 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 citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Change Management, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Emerging Tools and Technologies, Internal Controls, IT Implementation and Integration, Management Reporting, Program Management, Risk Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

Executive Leadership, Professional Presentation.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 13, 2025

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