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What Youll Be Doing
As the Sr. Project Manager, you will be joining CIBCs Infrastructure & Modernization Project Delivery team, with focus on delivery impacting Operations within Capital Markets & Wealth Management You will work closely with others and manage a portfolio of projects from end-to-end. You will lead teams of stakeholders and business partners to ensure projects of all sizes are completed in line with the teams scope, budget, quality and timelines, following CIBCs Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF). You will use your expertise in project management and people change management (PCM) methodologies to make recommendations for continuous improvements on all project plans.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
How Youll Succeed
Project Management Outline project goals, resource requirements, track financials and benefits, and support in delivering project artifacts. This includes a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders understand their role in the project and have a voice. A part of the mandate could also entail project ideation and business case development. Be especially effective in articulating the status of the project and the issues and risks. Provide leadership and guidance to ensure the project meets its intended objective with a continual focus on client experience.
Communication - Develop compelling presentation materials to report project status and support executive discussion and decision making. Calibrate work progress, status and participate in the negotiation and influence business partners to ensure alignment of initiatives and individual deliverables across dependent initiatives.
People Change Management - Lead and manage the People Change Management components of the project by incorporating change management methodologies into planning, integration and execution practices to ensure smooth transition towards the desired end state.
Collaboration Help internal partners (including executives) make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Work closely with teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
Project Leadership Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. Monitor milestones, and ensure theyre completed according to timelines and budgets. Develop, execute and track a project plan that is personalized for your teams preferred mix of quality, time, and cost.
Who You Are
You have relevant experience using Capital Markets vendor management tools (e.g. Broadridge, Arrow) and trade workflow applications.
You embrace and champion change. Youll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
You can demonstrate experience in People Change Management methodology, principles, and tools.
Youre driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create shared vision.
Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
You have 7-10 years of experience in Project Management with relevant degree/diploma. Business and/or a related field of study. You have your PMP designation as well as training in People Change Management, e.g. Prosci. Its an asset if you have an MBA designation.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit .
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 28th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Analytical Thinking, Deliverables Management, End-to-End Testing, Leadership, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Strategic Business Consulting