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

What you'll be doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Strategic Initiatives team where you’ll work closely with others to support a portfolio of projects and programs from end-to-end. As a Sr. Project Associate, you’ll support teams of Program Managers, stakeholders and business partners to ensure projects of all sizes are executed in compliance with CIBC’s governance standards, and are completed in line with the team’s budget and timeline. You’ll use your expertise in project management methodology to make recommendations for continuous improvements on all project deliverables.

How you'll succeed

Program Support – Support creation of and maintain project and program standard deliverables, including  project and program plans, resource requirements, budget forecasts, RAID log, and status reports.  Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by the team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan and associated deliverables.

Teamwork – Help internal partners make informed conclusions 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 Coordination – Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and collaborate on solutions to correct the problem. Monitor milestones, and ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets.

Status Reporting – Create drafts of weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports for a variety of audiences, including board of directors and other executives.  You will leverage your strong PowerPoint skills to deliver these reports.

Who you are

You embrace and advocate change. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

You’re inspired by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

You have a degree/diploma. It’s an asset if you have your MBA or PMP Designation.

You’re can demonstrate experience in People Change Management methodology, principles, and tools.

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

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $85K - $105K for the 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.

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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*, 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, 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

IL-120 S LaSalle St, 11th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Business Requirements, Leading Project Teams, Management Reporting, Operational Efficiency, Planning Ability, Policy Compliance, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Progress Monitoring, Project Charters, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Scope Development, Resolution Planning, Status Reporting, Workforce Planning