Citi
Business Unit Manager Software Governance
Mississauga Ontario Canada · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$145k-$218kDetected 22 days ago
NegotiationForecastingFP&AVendor ManagementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationVariance Analysis
About the role
- This is a high-impact position that places you at the intersection of Technology leadership, Finance, and cross-functional operations at a global scale.
- Plays a crucial role in the financial management of a company's software assets.
- This role is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of the software budget, from planning and allocation to tracking and optimization.
Responsibilities
- Citi is looking for an experienced Business Unit Manager - Software Governance to lead the end-to-end financial management of software assets across Products and Functions Technology.
- In this senior role, you will own the full lifecycle of software budget governance - from forecasting and contract oversight to vendor management and executive reporting - ensuring Citi's technology investment is strategically aligned and financially optimized.
- Their primary objective is to ensure that the organization's investment in software aligns with its strategic goals and delivers maximum value.
- Collaborating with department heads and IT leaders to develop a comprehensive software budget that supports business objectives.
- Tracking all software-related expenditures, including licenses, subscriptions, maintenance, and support costs.
- Lead the implementation of structured software procurement processes, including formal approval workflows (e.g., FIT council governance).
- Maintain comprehensive inventory and usage tracking to support optimization and compliance decisions.
- At Citi, you will take on meaningful ownership in a role that shapes how a global financial institution manages and optimizes its technology investments.
- You will collaborate with senior leaders across Technology, Finance, and Business, with the visibility, autonomy, and resources to drive real financial impact at scale.
- A performance-driven environment where your contributions to cost optimization and governance directly support Citi's technology strategy.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience operating in global, complex environments with accountability to multiple senior stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of financial management principles, including Profit & Loss oversight, budget governance, accruals, and variance analysis.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing contract negotiation and governance processes.
- Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments, managing competing priorities without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial and operational information to senior leadership.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
- Previous experience in a financial services organization, particularly within a technology or operations function.
- Familiarity with software asset management frameworks, procurement governance workflows, or technology financial planning processes.
- Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Business, Technology Management, or a related discipline.
Skills
- Ensure accruals are in place for all expected license charges and all tools used for budget management are in sync.
Compensation
- $145,100.00 - $217,700.00 ------------------------------------------------------
- Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------
- For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------
- 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.
Benefits
- Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities to support your long-term career growth.
- Competitive compensation and financial wellbeing benefits aligned to the seniority and global scope of the role.
- Wellbeing and work-life balance support, including programs designed to help you perform at your best both professionally and personally.
Company info
- Ensuring that the software budget aligns with the company's overall strategic plan and technology roadmap.
Equal opportunity
- View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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