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
You will join CIBC's Cybersecurity, Third Party & Resilience (CTPR) Project Management Office and work closely with others to coordinate a portfolio of projects from end-to-end. As a Senior IT Project Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that project control procedures and policies are executed across a wide range of large-scale projects.
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 during your interview.
How you'll succeed
Coordination – You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team. You will support Senior Project Managers and Scrum Masters throughout all phases of the project management lifecycle (both Waterfall and Agile). You will assist to develop, manage, and control schedules by making continuous updates and mitigation decisions, escalating issues when necessary. You will help manage user stories and related Agile tools, and assist team members with updates when required. You have excellent oral and written communication skills. You will create timely meeting minutes and action items. You will manage the proper storage of all project materials and artifacts. You will support the creation of monthly senior leadership presentations and manage distribution lists, keeping the distribution list up to date.
Tracking & Reporting – You will track progress of and make recommendations on response plans for issues and risks, resolution plans, and results on action items. You will take ownership of meetings, meeting minutes, and publishing meeting minutes on time, create change requests, and manage change requests and other tracking logs. You process information with a high degree of accuracy. Occasionally you will support and track your own small-scale projects as the PM lead.
Project Financials – You will track and reconcile financials ensuring resolution of anomalies. You will prepare monthly financial variance summaries. You will work closely with the Senior PM to prepare monthly financial forecasts. You will update and reconcile ongoing estimates, making recommendations, and escalating when necessary, working closely with the Senior Project Manager. You have good time management skills
Who you are
You can demonstrate 5+ years of experience managing all facets of a project as a Senior IT Project Coordinator. You have hands-on experience creating project artifacts and supporting Project Managers during the project management lifecycle. You have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project and strong written and verbal communication skills. In addition, you have strong knowledge of project management methodology.
You’re driven by personal and collective success. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to accomplish a shared goal. You thrive when you’re empowered to facilitate, go above and beyond and deliver results.
You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
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.
Values matter to you. You bring your authentic self to work and 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, 19th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Accountability, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Project Planning, Work Collaboratively