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

Reporting to the Project Director, Banking Products, the Project Manager is responsible for supporting high profile projects, work packages, and business analysis in support of CIBC's Day-to-Day Banking Products strategy. You will provide in-depth advice/consultation typically of a strategic, operational, or process-oriented nature to Banking Products and other stakeholder groups. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of medium to large size projects/programs across Banking Products, assessing client needs and translating the needs into business requirements.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Project Delivery – Support the end to end delivery of priority Banking Product projects, processes, reporting, offers, work packages, campaigns, etc. that support our strategy. Lead and manage the People Change Management components of the project. Perform business analysis, document current and future state processes and create business requirements. Incorporate Agile concepts and practices where ever applicable. Support in test execution (Business/User Acceptance Testing) and post implementation validation and monitoring.  Ensure compliance with policies, standards, guidelines and controls.

• Relationship Management – Develop and manage internal relationships with Banking Products and other stakeholder groups to deliver strategically important projects within the approved budgets and timelines. Actively seek and evaluate opportunities to improve existing processes and work with key stakeholders to implement changes where appropriate.  Work with partners within CIBC on a cross functional basis to influence strategic direction and support Banking Products strategies.

• Project Leadership – Performs a subject matter leadership role to Project Delivery on project related activities. Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience. 1+ years of business project management experience. 2+ years of overall work experience in a project delivery, project management, and/or project coordination roles with hands-on experience in managing work-package and business partner collaboration for projects. Project management experience in financial services sector a strong asset.

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

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

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

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

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

• 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 [email protected]

• 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.

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