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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 at CIBC leads the transformation of technology and processes by modernizing legacy systems, adopting innovative solutions, and streamlining business delivery to boost efficiency and support growth. As the Senior Business Project Manager, you will be joining CIBC’s Modernization & Enablement Project Delivery team where you will focus on delivering projects that impact the Bank’s Operations. This includes but not limited to: Retail Account Services, Retail Lending Services, Retail Mortgage Services, Commercial Payment Services and Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, Wealth Management Operations, Client Account Management and Retail Payment Services. You will manage a project and/or a portfolio of project from end-to-end, leading teams of stakeholders and business partners to ensure successful completion in line with scope, budget, quality, and timelines, following CIBC’s Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF). You will leverage your expertise in project management and people change management (PCM) methodologies to recommend continuous improvements for all project plans.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You will be able to perform your work activities remotely and will only be required on-site occasionally (1-4 days per month), subject to business needs.

How You’ll Succeed

• Project Management: Outline project goals, resource requirements, and planning; Track financials and benefits, support project artifact delivery; Participate in project ideation and drive business case development; Effectively articulate project status, issues, and risks; Provide leadership to ensure projects meet objectives with a focus on client experience.

• Communication: Develop compelling presentation materials for project status reporting and executive decision-making; Calibrate work progress and status, negotiate and influence business partners to ensure alignment across initiatives.

• Relationship Management: Support internal partners, including executives, in making informed decisions about programs, products, and services; Collaborate with teams to achieve common goals and negotiate deliverables and milestones as needed.

• Project Leadership: Proactively identify and resolve issues and risks; Monitor milestones for completion according to timelines and budgets; Develop, execute, and track personalized project plans balancing quality, time, and cost.

Who You Are

• You have relevant experience delivering large and complex programs with strategic, business, and technical components in a multi-channel, multi-product service environment. You have 7-10 years of experience in Project Management, with a relevant degree or diploma in business or a related field. PMP Designation, People Change Management training and MBA are assets.

• Delivery Frameworks: You possess comprehensive knowledge and experience in project management disciplines and Enterprise Delivery Frameworks.

• You embrace and champion change, continuously evolving your approach to deliver your best.

• You are driven by collective success, valuing collaboration to achieve shared vision.

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

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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

• 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, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Budgeting, Business Projects, Change Management, Change Management Systems, Collaboration, Communication, Implementation Methodologies, Negotiation, People Management, Process Improvements, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Planning, Relationship Management