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What you'll be doing

As a member of CIBC’s team, the Project Manager, IT is responsible for managing day-to-day project activities of complex projects, ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered to as per technology’s project performance standards. The role demonstrates initiative to initiate projects, conduct feasibility studies, prepare business cases, and analyze and document complex data and processes to provide estimates of work effort and duration for projects. The Project Manager, IT, uses independent judgment to determine methods and approaches to work, utilizing the project tracking system to manage project reviews and prepare and distribute project status, updates, and progress reports to project stakeholders. Provides technical guidance to project team members and engaging subject matter expertise input on behalf of the team. In addition, the role acts as a resource integrator for their area, managing stakeholder expectations related to the project scope and timeline constraints.

Work Arrangement: At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll work in a hybrid environment with the expectation to be onsite at least 2 days per week in Chicago Downtown while the other days may be remote.

How you'll succeed

Project Management – Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice in the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.

Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about developing programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.

Project Coordination – Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets. Then, execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.

Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write impactfully. Chair meetings and

Relationships – Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.

Leadership – For those candidates with significant experience, train and mentor colleagues.

Who you are

You can demonstrate at least two 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 waterfall and agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).

You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study. It’s an asset if you have your PMP designation. Application Support experience is a plus.

You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and how you work 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.

You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. As a result, you can quickly adapt to new tools and trends.

You're 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 a shared vision.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 for the Chicago market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.”

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. ​

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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, 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.

Expected End Date

2025-05-30

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Client Service, Deliverables Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Technical Knowledge, Waterfall Model, Work Collaboratively