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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 the Project Director, you will be responsible for delivering on the project/program portfolio for Enterprise Risk Management while other initiatives may be added as required to meet business objectives, ensuring alignment with CIBC’s business strategy and regulatory requirements.
This role is accountable for leading and delivering successful projects and programs by applying established project management best practices, governance, and standardized delivery processes. The position champions a high-performance culture, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and ensures all initiatives support CIBC’s and Enterprise Risk Management business priorities and regulatory requirements.
As an individual contributor and leader, you will demonstrate a proven track record of results through strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to build consensus and manage conflicting viewpoints through effective negotiation and influencing. Experience with both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies is essential, as you will be expected to lead projects in a fast-paced environment.
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.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
Collaboration & Leadership: The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and adapting effectively to evolving and ambiguous environments. By facilitating team discussions and coordinating changes, they will drive the team toward shared objectives and maintain high performance, even as priorities shift.
Communication: With strong communication skills, the candidate will engage stakeholders, end-users, and team members, presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner. They will provide regular updates on project status, risks, and outcomes to all levels of management, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Relationship Management: The candidate will build and maintain productive relationships with business, technology partners, and external vendors. Their ability to translate detailed requirements into actionable business language and coordinate efforts across functions and business units will support smooth project execution.
Innovation & Process Improvement: By delivering innovative solutions and simplifying complex processes, the candidate will enhance user experience and improve delivery efficiency. They will champion best practices and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence across all project activities.
Project Management: The candidate will provide leadership throughout all phases of project and program delivery, ensure strategic alignment and optimal resource utilization. They will monitor performance, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to established governance frameworks for successful outcomes.
Who You Are
You can demonstrate experience: A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in the financial services sector, with a strong background in Program/Project delivery
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 act like an owner: You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
You embrace and champion change: You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
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 shared vision.
Your influence makes an impact: You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
Your analytical approach is an asset: You have strong analytical and technical skill and can easily communicate your knowledge to others by many means including oral and written communications, process maps and presentation skills.
Values matter to you: You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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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*, 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, 31st FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Data Integration, Data Quality, Delivery Management, Leadership, People Management, Quality Improvement, Risk Analytics, Risk Management Strategies