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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What you’ll be doing As Program Manager, Early Talent Engagement, you will report to the Director of Early Talent Engagement and Retention, and will deliver a student experience that provides meaningful professional development within the context of the overall Early Talent Engagement Strategy. Through direct leadership of the SLA Program and Innovation Challenge, and support for overall Early Talent Engagement strategic initiatives, this role will support students to ensure they have development opportunities, a supportive community, and a desire to return to CIBC in the future. You will have an opportunity to: Deliver a high profile program and manage it end to end; Build a broader professional network up, down and across the organization; and shape CIBC’s workforce of the future. In this role, you will impact the career development, mindset and overall impression of the next generation of talent! 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 Program Management and Program Delivery- You will lead the design and delivery of meaningful professional development and engagement program for students at CIBC, and manage the designated streams of the SLA Program. The Student Leadership Academy (SLA) is a student engagement program designed to provide professional development, skill building, and social opportunities during students’ co-op terms at CIBC. You are comfortable in delivering engaging and professional presentations to large audiences, effectively communicating key messages and fostering understanding across diverse groups. Lead the delivery of case competitions each student work term (3x year); plan and execute the end to end activities for this program including executive sponsor management/engagement, student selection, program design, kick off and finale events Students collaborate in teams while being mentored by senior leaders and coaches to develop an innovative and feasible solution for their assigned CIBC business challenge question. The students culminate this experience by presenting their pitch solution presentation at CIBC Square to a panel of senior leader judges. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, executing on the challenge, and mentoring students through the process Tracking Student and Stakeholder Experience – You will oversee the tracking and metrics of the success of the Student Leadership Academy Program and Innovation Challenge engagement and relay insights to key stakeholders as required. Additionally, you will track the retention and conversion metrics of the general student population term over term. Planning and Integration – Analyze feedback from students and managers, develop action plans and implement initiatives to drive improvements each term. Who you are 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'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. 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 bring a shared vision to life. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. #LI-TA 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 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. Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Business Effectiveness, Coaching, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Innovation, Long Term Planning, People Leadership, Presentation Delivery, Presentation Preparations, Process Improvements, Recruiting, Recruiting Strategies, Taking Initiative, Talent Engagement, Teamwork At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.
