Citigroup, Inc

Project Management Lead - Branch Network Real Estate, VP

Citigroup, Inc$123K — $185K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years of total experience
  • 3+ years in project management and planning
  • 4-year college degree required, advanced degree preferred
  • Strong presentation skills with senior executives
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proven ability to manage large, complex projects
  • Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of branch functions and banking operations

Responsibilities

  • Support execution of branch projects such as renovations and relocation
  • Collaborate with Market Planners to assess new branch locations
  • Work with Senior Project Managers to define project scope
  • Ensure timely completion of projects with minimal changes
  • Monitor project phases, identifying risks and issues
  • Act as primary contact for branch personnel during projects
  • Execute branch appearance programs and enforce standards

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
The Project Manager is part of the Network Distribution team and helps ensure that the appearance of the branch enhances the overall customer experience. Project managers are involved in all branch projects (Refresh, Renovations, Relocations, De Novo Builds and Branch Appearance). Collaboration with key partner groups is critical to ensure the branch projects are completed on time and on budget, that appearance standards are met and maintained and that the branch is well maintained. In conjunction with the Market Planners and Senior Project Managers, this individual is also involved in creating a Master Market Plan that optimizes the regional distribution network, as well as analyzing potential De Novo and Relocation sites and collaborating with key partner groups to ensure successful buildouts and openings. This position will provide direct support to the Senior Project Managers.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Support execution of all branch projects (refresh, renovations, relocations, de novo builds); identify and prioritize branches within strategy
  • Collaborate with Market Planners and Senior Project Managers to assess new branch (De Novo and Relocation) sites
  • Collaborate with Senior Project Managers and Real Estate Services (RES) to identify branch project scope
  • Ensure timely execution of all branch projects with minimal changes to original scope
  • Monitor all phases of refresh, renovation, relocation and de novo projects; proactively identify risks and escalate issues impacting branch personnel or putting the project at risk for an on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for branch personnel during refresh, renovation, relocation, de novo and branch appearance projects
  • Execution of branch appearance programs; influence branch personnel to adhere to standards
  • Partner with RES to ensure branch related issues are resolved quickly and cost-effectively


Qualifications:
  • 6-10+ years in total; 3+ years specifically in planning and project management experience
  • 4-year college degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Presentation and interaction experience with senior executives
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence others to gain buy-in
  • Demonstrated ability to support and monitor progress on large, complex projects
  • Ability to think strategically, as well as execute with a strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations while identifying issues and problems, generating solutions and recommending appropriate alternatives
  • Working knowledge of branch functions and banking operations

This is a hybrid role based in Fountain Valley, CA or San Francisco, CA.

Job Family Group:
Project and Program Management

Job Family:
Project Management

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Fountain Valley California United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$123,360.00 - $185,040.00

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.

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:
Oct 17, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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