Tara Funk serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Business Project Management at Citi, where she plays a pivotal role in steering the Consumer Digital organization towards innovative and client-centric solutions. With extensive experience in digital program management within the top-tier financial services...
Tara Funk serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Business Project Management at Citi, where she plays a pivotal role in steering the Consumer Digital organization towards innovative and client-centric solutions. With extensive experience in digital program management within the top-tier financial services sector, Tara is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience through a digital-first approach. Her leadership encompasses a diverse range of initiatives, including the redesign of the Credit Card monthly billing statement and the launch of new credit card portfolios, which are critical to driving scale, optimizing spend, and increasing deposits.
At the helm of a talented team of five Project Managers, Tara excels in overseeing the technical execution of complex projects, ensuring that each initiative progresses seamlessly through all phases of software development. Her expertise in large-scale program management and change management enables her to effectively navigate the intricacies of cross-functional team dynamics, fostering collaborative problem-solving and innovative thinking. Tara’s commitment to process improvement and her adeptness in business analysis are instrumental in identifying opportunities for enhancing digital payment systems, statement processes, and paperless solutions.
In her role, Tara not only champions project management best practices but also emphasizes the importance of vendor management and financial modeling to align project outcomes with strategic business objectives. Her leadership style, characterized by a focus on collaboration and empowerment, inspires her team to deliver exceptional results that resonate with Citi’s mission of providing superior financial services. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, Tara Funk remains at the forefront, driving transformative initiatives that position Citi as a leader in the digital banking space.
