Senior Business Project Manager

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

The Modernization & Enablement team drives business delivery and process improvement to enhance efficiency and support strategic growth across the organization. As the Senior Business Project Manager, you will be joining CIBC’s Infrastructure Project Delivery team, reporting to the delivery Director. You will be delivering projects of varying sizes (medium to large) with focus on various lines of businesses within Operations (Retail Account Services, Retail Lending Services, Retail Mortgage Services, Commercial Payment Services and Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, Wealth Management Operations, Client Account Management and the occasional Retail Payment Services). As you can see, you will be exposed to a vast number of areas within CIBC.  You will work closely with others and manage a complex portfolio of projects from end-to-end and will mainly execute automation and digitization projects but you may be required to deliver regulatory and maintenance projects as well.  You will lead teams of stakeholders including technology, business partners and vendors to ensure projects of medium to large sizes are completed in line with the team’s scope, budget, quality, benefit realization and timeline, following CIBC’s Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF). You will use your expertise in project management, people change management (PCM) and system development lifecycle (SDLC) [AGILE and Waterfall] methodologies to proactively identify challenges and possible improvements on all project plans during planning, execution, testing and implementations. 

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 days per month on-site, while other days will be remote.  This is subjective to the projects assigned.

How You’ll Succeed

• Project Management Expertise: Leverage deep understanding of Program/Project management principles, approaches and change management in the delivery of projects. Work with Sponsors, Business & Technology leads to initiate program/project structure & workstreams by supporting the development of project plans, status reporting, interdependencies, governance, objectives, success criteria, benefits management approach, scope requirements, project financials, defining resource requirements, and other related program tasks.  5-10 years of success running end-to-end strategic projects and change management in fast paced environment with at least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager.  Preference will be given to candidates in the financial services industry along with delivery experience in both business and technology.

• Project Leadership – Proactively identify risks that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. Monitor milestones, and ensure they’re completed according to  timelines and budgets. Develop, execute and track a project plan that is personalized for your team’s preferred mix of quality, time, and cost.

• Relationship Management: Build ongoing partnerships with key clients and business partners.  Collaborate and develop informed decisions and plans with program/project partners as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.

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

Who You Are

• You're motivated 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 engage with your heart and mind: You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.

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

• You're passionate about people: You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.

• You know that details matter: You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

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

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

• 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.  Comprehensive knowledge and experience in implementation and application of Project Management discipline.

• You’re a certified professional: You have current accreditation and good standing PMP designation (asset), you have excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

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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

• 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, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Business Projects, Collaboration, Communication, Deliverables Management, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork