Project Specialist 2 - C05 - CHENNAI

The Project Specialist 2 performs relatively complex assignments. Has direct impact on the business by ensuring the quality of the tasks or services provided. Works under little to no direct supervision. May service an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services. Applies working knowledge of technical and professional principles and concepts and in depth knowledge of team objectives. Understands how assigned duties contribute to the work of the team/unit and how the units coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve the objectives of the function. Ensures the quality and service of self and others. May recommend new options to enhance productivity in accordance with guidelines. Requires tact and diplomacy when exchanging complex or sensitive information with others. Is sensitive to audience diversity. Basic knowledge of the organization, the business and its policies required. Typically responsible for resolving basic to moderately complex problems based on practice and precedence. Able to assess applicability of similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures.
Responsibilities:

• Assists the senior project manager, project manager and project team in the management of the project, including the planning, coordination and support of the day today activities of running a project, project or portfolio of projects.
• Primary ownership and management of a component of a project.
• Assists in management of the project schedule.
• Compiles or updates project documents, such as the status report and risk/issues log, and providing support on vendor management.
• Supports management of project documents, including status report, risk/issues log, project charter, and schedule
• Supports vendor management, i.e. invoicing, cost tracking, charge backs.
• Coordinates and supports meetings with project stakeholders.
• Supports with other team functions such as ownership of support mailbox, distribution lists, etc.
• Directs reporting to project manager or senior project manager; coordination with project team members; interface with sector representatives, steering committee members, vendor and finance, as needed.
• Conducts routine operational or administrative work.
• Day-to-day actions are focused on administering defined procedures, analysis and report preparation.
• Individuals will have their work thoroughly reviewed and checked by more senior incumbents and will have limited contact outside their immediate area.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to meet established performance standards

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities will include:

TPM Operational Management & Oversight Responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis of large sets of data utilizing Excel formulas to monitor the efficiency of business processes or assist with other data analysis initiatives.
• Support the compilations of reports in PowerPoint for regional boards on TPM compliance as well as any relevant TPM updates and/or addressing concerns.
• Conduct and manage operational and oversight activities for internal third-party relationships to verify that the governance, risk, and controls are performed and completed in a timely manner.
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for senior stakeholders and /or other team members to help them understand TPM internal third-party framework in alignment with our Third Party Management policy and standard.
• Communicate with business stakeholders and business process owners, and functional areas to build and maintain strong partnerships.
• Resolve TPM process-level escalations coming from internal partners.
• Assist with change management of enterprise-wide operating procedures.
• Support creation of requirements for improving business and oversight processes to create lasting solutions for minimizing losses from failed internal processes, inadequate controls, and emerging risks.
• Identify opportunities for better control and productivity enhancement through various process reengineering initiatives and automation projects including but not limited to Robotic Process Automations.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will need to be a hands-on self-starter, capable of working with others in different regions/sectors showing:

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a global team
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence desired outcomes at all levels of an organization
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail with strong emphasis on quality
• Ability to work and think independently
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, confident, reliable team member with a pro-active, can do approach

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Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

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Job Family:

Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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