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Get Access To All JobsJob Req Id:
26958466
Location(s):
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 04, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Control Room Shift Lead is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
Responsibilities:
- Supports Initiatives related to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and product rollout into production. Testing specialists who work with technology project managers, UAT professionals and users to design and implement appropriate scripts/plans for an application testing strategy/approach.
- Plans, conducts and manages a broad range of systems and application testing deliverables for IT projects.
- Obtains detailed specification from business users and development to ascertain specific output information requirements.
- Works with other teams to develop integrated methodologies for testing end-to-end transactions in order to ensure that IT Testing is delivering a quality product to users in an established timeframe.
- Analyzes and communicates test results to project teams; recommends appropriate course of action.
- Provides accurate and precise estimates for assigned task duration and work effort, along with confidence level, and foreseeable dependencies.
- Monitors projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing risks/issues, and taking corrective action as necessary to meet project deadlines.
- Has impact on IT testing by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services to others.
- Acts as advisor and mentor for junior members of the team. Resolves a variety of complex issues through evaluative judgment and analytical thought.
- Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of several areas within IT testing and has a good understanding of the industry.
- Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
- 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
- 6-10 years experience in Business Analysis or Systems Analysis
- Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive and problem solving techniques
- Requires communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others.
- Ability to organize/manage multiple priorities and projects coupled with the flexibility to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
This role is for an experienced engineer to working in the Control room to provide Shift Lead service. Key responsibilities include to:
- Oversee Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) execution for multiple events during a shift.
- Solve problems and keep project plans on track.
- Communicate status in Control Room checkpoint calls.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of task activities in Control Room handoff calls.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Technology Quality
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$114,720.00 - $172,080.00
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:
May 11, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26958466
Location(s):
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 04, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Control Room Shift Lead is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
Responsibilities:
- Supports Initiatives related to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and product rollout into production. Testing specialists who work with technology project managers, UAT professionals and users to design and implement appropriate scripts/plans for an application testing strategy/approach.
- Plans, conducts and manages a broad range of systems and application testing deliverables for IT projects.
- Obtains detailed specification from business users and development to ascertain specific output information requirements.
- Works with other teams to develop integrated methodologies for testing end-to-end transactions in order to ensure that IT Testing is delivering a quality product to users in an established timeframe.
- Analyzes and communicates test results to project teams; recommends appropriate course of action.
- Provides accurate and precise estimates for assigned task duration and work effort, along with confidence level, and foreseeable dependencies.
- Monitors projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing risks/issues, and taking corrective action as necessary to meet project deadlines.
- Has impact on IT testing by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services to others.
- Acts as advisor and mentor for junior members of the team. Resolves a variety of complex issues through evaluative judgment and analytical thought.
- Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of several areas within IT testing and has a good understanding of the industry.
- Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
- 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
- 6-10 years experience in Business Analysis or Systems Analysis
- Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive and problem solving techniques
- Requires communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others.
- Ability to organize/manage multiple priorities and projects coupled with the flexibility to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
This role is for an experienced engineer to working in the Control room to provide Shift Lead service. Key responsibilities include to:
- Oversee Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) execution for multiple events during a shift.
- Solve problems and keep project plans on track.
- Communicate status in Control Room checkpoint calls.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of task activities in Control Room handoff calls.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Technology Quality
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$114,720.00 - $172,080.00
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:
May 11, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Shift Lead
Check prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Shift Lead positions in your target metro before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects your negotiating position.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Shift Lead openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role before. Past LCA filings signal an employer already understands the H-1B process and has a payroll structure that meets DOL wage requirements.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your final interview
Ask your recruiter whether the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before investing time in late-stage interviews. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for H-1B employers and signals the company has its compliance infrastructure in place to sponsor you.
Document supervisory scope in your offer letter
Ask your employer to specify the number of direct reports, departments overseen, and operational decision-making authority in your written offer. USCIS scrutinizes Shift Lead petitions heavily when the job description looks like a senior production worker role rather than a qualifying specialty occupation.
File during cap season with premium processing
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be submitted in the April filing window for an October 1 start date. If your employer agrees to premium processing, USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, reducing the gap between offer acceptance and your authorized start date.
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Find Shift Lead JobsShift Lead H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Shift Lead role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the job is defined. A Shift Lead role qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as operations management, industrial engineering, or supply chain. Roles framed around physical oversight of production workers without degree-specific duties typically do not meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Shift Lead positions?
Manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical production, food processing, and large-scale logistics operations are the industries most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Shift Lead roles. These employers tend to require technical degrees to manage complex production systems, which supports the specialty occupation argument. You can browse Shift Lead openings filtered by sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Shift Lead role while I'm on OPT?
Yes. If your OPT authorizes you to work in a qualifying role, your employer can file an H-1B cap-subject petition in April while you continue working. If selected in the lottery, your H-1B status begins October 1. Cap-gap protections extend your OPT authorization through September 30 if your EAD expires before that date.
What does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer must first file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for Shift Lead positions in your work location. Once the LCA is certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS along with a detailed job description establishing that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree or general experience.
How should I frame my Shift Lead experience when applying for H-1B roles?
Emphasize duties that are degree-dependent, such as applying industrial engineering principles to production scheduling, using data analysis to reduce downtime, or implementing compliance frameworks tied to your technical training. Descriptions focused on supervising headcount or enforcing shift schedules are harder for employers to defend as specialty occupation work during USCIS adjudication.
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