Senior Project Manager

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you'll be doing

As a Senior Project Manager, IT, you will join the Strategic Initiatives Delivery team within CIBCs Architecture, Data, Analytics & AI function. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of complex, strategic, and regulatory multi-year projects and programs that advance the banks Data, Architecture, and AI strategies. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day project activities, ensuring adherence to project control procedures and technologys project performance standards. Leveraging your deep expertise, you will manage project management best practices, including reporting, planning, and support activities, with significant latitude in determining objectives. You will establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, senior management, and project teams, providing regular status updates and progress reports to manage stakeholder expectations regarding scope and timelines.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Project Management Define project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Develop resource plans that ensure stakeholder engagement. Continuously assess and improve project practices and procedures.

• Strategic Leadership Lead complex, multi-year, and regulatory projects that drive the banks Data, Architecture, and AI strategies.

• Collaboration- Guide internal partners in making informed decisions on programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor teams, negotiate deliverables and milestones, and foster a collaborative environment.

• Financial Management- Apply advanced financial management skills to ensure projects are delivered within budget and financial objectives are met.

• Communication and Persuasion Effectively share ideas, build consensus, and communicate with impact.

• Relationship Building - Develop trusted relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in project management, ideally within the financial services or technology industry. You have managed cross-portfolio projects in a matrix environment. You have experience with project management and issue management tools like Planview, ServiceNow, and JIRA. Solid financial management skills are essential for success in this role. You have e xperience with infrastructure and cloud migration projects is a strong asset. Methodology Knowledge: Proficient in both waterfall and agile methodologies, with a solid understanding of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).

• You have s trategic & regulatory expertise. P roven ability to lead complex, strategic, and regulatory projects, particularly those focused on Data, Architecture, and AI.

• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study. Its an asset if you have your PMP designation.

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• Youre digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a clever idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

• 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.

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