Director, Project Management

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What you’ll be doing

As the Director, Project Management, you‘ll be joining CIBC’s Global Wires & Payments Technology to manage delivery of a portfolio of Wires projects. You’ll be responsible for managing a team of Project Managers & Business System Analysts. The Director, Project Management exercises a high degree of independent judgement to develop and implement processes for projects, ensuring consistency with organizational objectives and quality standards and drives innovation across all areas of responsibility, applying expert interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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

• Strategic development & execution - Manage the day to day project or Program activities of highly complicated project(s), in an inter-related strategic program following Technology’s project performance standards. Perform high tactical business planning and return on investment outcomes. Initiate, plan, execute, control and close out the program or project with an emphasis on project inter-dependency management. Establish department policies and procedures. Must ensure that all necessary risk assessments and risk assessment processes are carried out at the appropriate time. Must ensure projects for which they are responsible meet the requirements of CIBC’s standards, policies, and procedures.

• Relationship management - Maintain relationships with business management to identify technology needs and align application services to support those needs. Establish and maintain stakeholder, client and senior management relationships. Mentor sponsors and senior management and Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships and networks to contribute and drive strong delivery execution around key business initiatives. Maintain strong partnerships with other business functions/units (i.e. Security, Technology, Architecture, Risk Management, Procurement, Finance, Vendors etc.

• As a people leader set appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals. Build team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training. Manage performance by providing fair and accurate formal and informal feedback, identifying and removing obstacles to performance and by explaining how performance expectations align with business priorities. Create a positive work environment and be an effective role model by championing CIBC’s mission, vision and values. Hire the right people in the right jobs to align individual capabilities with job requirements and business unit goals.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in: end to end project delivery and project management as an IT Project Director, or in a similar role (8-10 years). You deliver results in a matrix environment where they may not have direct influence on project resources. You must have previous experience establishing and maintaining stakeholder and sponsor relationships and you have experience in integration projects and keen interest in architecture and high level design. Responsible for leading a team of business project managers to deliver complex, cross-departmental initiatives. This individual establishes overall goals and objectives for the team, prioritizes initiatives, and allocates resources in alignment with broader business strategies. Leveraging advanced leadership and technical acumen, the role develops comprehensive business cases—defining project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses.

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

• You embrace and advocate for change. You 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.

• You look beyond the moment. You make choices and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.

• 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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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, 11th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Case Development, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Process Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Management Oversight, Quality Management, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge