We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s 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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you’ll be doing** As the Director, Business Transformation & Portfolio Delivery, you will manage a team of project coordinators, financial analysts, and/or project managers, and will be accountable for leading Finance project portfolio planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring, as well as the delivery of projects, as well as ensuring governance adherence to EDF for all Finance projects. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **How you’ll succeed** + **Portfolio Management & Performance Monitoring –** Responsible for end to end Portfolio Finance support, including month-end close, management reporting and forecasting/planning.. Prepare consolidated view of annual funding requests and provide analysis to support senior leadership with the prioritization of projects based on resources required, economic impact, alignment with strategy, and urgency of execution. Coordinate presentation of project funding requests to the CFO and the enterprise governance bodies. Prepare monthly updates to the consolidated Finance project portfolio forecast for submission and consolidation in the bank’s regular forecasts. Prepare monthly updates for senior executives on the overall status of the portfolio, including progress / status of projects within the portfolio relative to established budgets, objectives and timelines, as well as identification of potential risks associated with projects. Ensure all Finance projects adhere to governance requirements as per EDF and policy and standards. + **Stakeholder Management –** Must have previous experience establishing and maintaining stakeholder and sponsor relationships. Help internal partners make informed decisions about programs and projects. Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary. Build ongoing partnerships with key business partners. + **Effective Team Leadership –** Lead directs to manage relationships across the portfolio. Help directs grow and develop in their role and on the team, advancing their career goals at the same time as the objectives and goals of the team. Your communication skills, understanding of the program objectives of the team, and ability to inspire, will ensure that your team represents and balances the best interest of the programs and projects while providing high levels of support to their business partners. + **Continuous Improvement –** Implement best practices and lessons learned to improve to enhance future project selection and management processes. Lead successful onboarding and training for PMs and improve processes based on lessons learned. + **Strategic Thinking –** Work with Finance leadership to define the strategic direction of Finance Transformation including Finance technology transformation. Support the Strategic Planning process in partnership with the Finance Executive leadership team, and support the implementation of the approved strategic direction, objectives and business plans and ensure effective achievement of results for the division. **Who you are** + **You can demonstrate experience.** In a Treasury, Capital Markets and/or Finance function. 7+ years accounting/finance experience. CA/CMA/CGA designation, or equivalent. + **You can demonstrate knowledge.** Of tools, techniques and practices for analyzing the purpose and scope of a project in terms of cost and benefits. Integrates cost-benefit practices with other financial applications and systems (Cost-Benefit Analysis). + **You're passionate about people.** You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. + **You understand that success is in the details.** You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. + **You're motivated 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 bring a shared vision to life. + **You look beyond the moment.** You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible. + **You are a caring and accountable leader.** You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance. + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. **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, 26th Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business Case Development, Finance, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Planning Ability, Portfolio Management, Process Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Oversight, Quality Management, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.