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 the Director, IT Project Management, you ‘ll be joining CIBC’s Technology Operations team to manage delivery of a portfolio of innovative projects associated with the Infrastructure focused move and remediation business cases. You’ll be responsible for managing a team of 5 to 12 Project Managers and Project Coordinators. You’ll be responsible for establishing key real estate technology as well as regional technology programs from the initiation stage through to program management while working with a diverse number of internal and external partners. You’ll have project management and implementation accountability to create and establish workstreams defined in the business case, as well as manage the development of business cases. 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 at the time of your interview. How You’ll Succeed Strategic Development & Execution - Manage the day to day project or Program activities of highly complex project(s), in an inter-related strategic program following Technology’s project performance standards. Perform high tactical business planning and return on investment analysis. Initiate, plan, execute, controls and close out the program or project with an emphasis on project inter-dependency management. Establish department policies and procedures. Must ensure that all necessary risk assessments and risk assessment processes are carried out at the appropriate time. Must ensure projects for which they are responsible meet the requirements of CIBC’s standards, policies, and procedures. Relationship Management - Maintain relationships with EA, IP&E and EPMO to identify technology needs and align application services to support those needs. Establish and maintain stakeholder, client and senior management relationships. Mentor sponsors and senior management. Strong Leadership - Be a bold and authentic leader who is passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. Direct, motivate, develop and manage performance of the management team and key staff. Who You Are You can demonstrate experience in end to end project delivery and project management as an IT Director, or in a similar role (8-10 years). You drive results in a matrix environment where they may not have direct influence on project resources. You must have previous experience establishing and maintaining stakeholder and sponsor relationships and you have experience in integration projects and keen interest in architecture and high level design. It is an asset if you have experience working on agile projects. Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. You successfully manage demanding clients and multiple priorities. 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. You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible. 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, 32nd Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Communication, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Leadership, Project Delivery, Project Management, Relationship Management, Strategic Management, Technical Knowledge, Work Collaboratively 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.
