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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Project Manager, Enterprise Programs, you’ll be part of the Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation group, reporting to the Senior Director. You’ll be responsible for program management and leading projects that typically involve multiple business lines and channels, run for 12 to 24 months, are highly complex, requiring application of Program & Project Management principles to develop and implement key deliverables in-line with budget, timelines & scope while working with stakeholders from across our bank, vendors and external partners.

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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed 

Program and Project Management Expertise: Leverage deep understanding of Program and Project management principles including project status, schedule and change request management. You will work with leads from business and technology to initiate program organization by supporting the development of schedules, status reporting, interdependencies, governance, objectives, success criteria, benefits management approach, scope requirements, financials, defining resource requirements, and other related program tasks.

Financial Management: Demonstrate expertise in Financial Management by collaborating effectively with leads to gather inputs, developing financial forecasts, analyzing variances and accruals, and creating executive level financial reports.

Relationship Management: Build ongoing partnerships with key business and technology partners.  Collaborate and develop informed decisions & plans with partners to ensure alignment of workstream deliverables. 

Communication: Develop compelling presentation materials to report Program status and support executive discussion and decision making. Calibrate work progress, status and participate in the negotiation and influence business and technology partners to ensure alignment of initiatives and individual deliverables across dependent initiatives. 

Collaboration: You work closely with teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.  

 
Who you Are: 

You are Entrepreneurial. Focusing on business outcomes, forging business partnerships, effectively managing risks & business value and view change in direction as an opportunity for greater value to clients and team members You demonstrate adaptability and versatility by rapidly acquiring new business subject matter knowledge and tailor your approach according to the situation.  You lead by example and quickly develop options and recommendations for stakeholders.   You can demonstrate experience in the delivery of large & complex programs with significant strategic, business & technical components in a multi-channel, multi-product service environment.  You pay close attention to detail and track progress closely to identify issues early.   You have 2 plus years of success running end-to-end strategic projects / programs and change management in a fast paced environment with at least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager.  It’s an asset if you have your MBA or PMP Designation, or are in progress. 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 bring a shared vision to life. You are purpose driven. You bring your real self to work and you do what you do to help make clients ambitions real. 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, 14th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Change Management, Communication, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Microsoft Visio, Program Management, Waterfall Model