Senior IT Cloud 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

As a Senior IT Cloud Project Manager within CIBC’s Cloud Program Delivery team, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex cloud initiatives, ensuring alignment with CIBC’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director, Cloud PMO , you will oversee a portfolio of cloud projects from initiation through to completion, providing expert guidance and mentorship to project management resources. Operating in a matrix environment, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across multiple streams including architecture, security, operations, and application teams to drive the successful delivery of cloud solutions. You will be accountable for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of portfolio governance controls and processes specific to cloud program delivery. These governance practices will be fully aligned with the CIBC Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF), ensuring compliance, risk management, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

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

• Portfolio Management – Lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of cloud initiatives, providing oversight and direction to project managers and cross-functional teams. Manage overall portfolio budgets, resource allocation, and project scheduling to ensure timely delivery of cloud solutions.

• Project Management – Define project goals, scope, resource requirements, and cost estimates in alignment with CIBC’s strategic objectives. Develop and maintain comprehensive project management artifacts, including plans, status reports, and risk registers, ensuring adherence to the CIBC Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF) and cloud governance standards.

• Leadership – Provide coaching and mentorship to project teams and project management resources, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary escalation point for project delivery issues, ensuring timely resolution and support.

• Collaboration – Partner with sponsors and stakeholders to guide the implementation and sustainment of cloud projects, negotiating deliverables and milestones to maintain alignment and momentum across all streams.

• Project Delivery – Proactively identify and address risks, issues, or obstacles that may impact project schedules or outcomes. Actively manage project scope, resources, and financials throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring all required project management artifacts are maintained in accordance with enterprise and cloud governance standards.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 10+ years of IT infrastructure project management experience, including direct accountability for large-scale, complex cloud migration within a matrix environment. You have strong portfolio management skills. You’re adept at overseeing multiple projects, managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• 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.

• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• 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, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Client Service, Leadership, Project Controls, Project Delivery, Project Management, Project Planning, Technology Operations