Senior 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 Internal Audit (IA) mandate is to provide independent, objective assurance that the Bank’s system of internal controls for risk management and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate and functioning effectively. Internal Audit also provides specialist direction on enterprise security, protection, and investigation programs.

The Strategic Transformation Office (STO) within Internal Audit is a small, high functioning team dedicated to accelerating strategic focus areas, driving material improvements in audit execution and ultimately contributing to the organization’s long-term value creation and stakeholder engagement.

As a Senior Project Manager within the STO, you will play a pivotal individual contributor role in advancing these objectives. You will report directly to the STO Senior Director and be responsible for

driving complex application and tooling projects, from requirements gathering to vendor selection to implementation.    You will work closely with IA business leads and resources from the broader IA team to structure and lead a working team to deliver these projects. 

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 Planning & Management – Outline project goals, drive business and technical requirements, manage vendor options, RFI/RFP, migration approach and implementation strategy.  Work closely with project lead, sponsors, third-party vendors and other stakeholders to develop business case.  Create and manage resource plans that support project execution. Establish and execute on a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, quality and risk. Monitor and report on milestones; ensure they are completed according to timelines and budgets.
• Issue/Risk Management- Proactively manage issues that will take projects off schedule by identifying solution and getting stakeholder buy-in. Manage key risks and dependencies by implementing mitigation strategies; escalate issues and risks as appropriate.
• Stakeholder Management-   Develop trusted working relationships with all stakeholders.  Lead teams of internal & external stakeholders and technology partners in early phases to perform analysis and research to determine viability of the initiative before completing a full business case. Define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities and ensuring all project team members are working towards established milestones. 
• Communication and Collaboration –  Collaborate across teams and provide regular updates.  Communicate project status and progress in governance meetings to a broad audience including senior management, executive leaders (VP and above) and external partners to support informed decision making. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary. Leverage strong relationships to ensure open communication channels to resolve issues and drive project success. 
• Change Management:  You will develop and implement change management strategies, including communication, training, and resistance management plans, to support successful adoption of transformation initiatives.
• Delivery Excellence:  You will hold yourself and your working team accountable to deliver on commitments (full scope with quality, on time and within budget where applicable).  You will adopt the robust governance structures and reporting processes as established to ensure transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making. You will track and monitor project progress, analyze metrics, and provide recommendations to STO management. 

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate at least 5 years of progressive experience in technical project management with enterprise/system integration experience, ideally within the financial services industry. You have managed complex projects in a matrix environment. You have experience with waterfall and agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC). You have experience with project and issue management tools such as MS Projects, ServiceNow, JIRA and have a strong understanding of project financials. Experience implementing network solutions including switch refreshes/upgrades, load balancing, VPN configurations would be beneficial. 
• You’re a certified professional. You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study. It’s an asset if you have your PMP designation.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a clever idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• 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 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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