Director, Data Platform Governance

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentive pay

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition

Job summary

CIBC seeks a Director, Data Platform Governance to lead delivery and production support for its data platform portfolio. You will guide high-impact projects, coach teams, and partner with executives to shape technology strategy and governance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, operational excellence, and alignment with enterprise objectives. The position requires strong leadership, architecture depth, and a track record of driving results in complex environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership and delivery experience in large-scale IT programs.
• Strong background in data platforms, governance and architecture.
• Experience partnering with executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and production support for critical data platform applications.
• Manage internal partners and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget initiatives.
• Drive innovation and maintain alignment with vendor governance and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Governance

Cloud Architectures

Microsoft Azure

Solutions Design

Technical Architecture

Job description

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

You will be joining CIBC’s Chief Data and AI Office team. As the Director, Data Platform Governance, you are expected to be a seasoned professional in leadership and coaching responsible for providing direct application delivery services and production support, undertaking new initiatives and base essential support applications. The role applies leadership skills and technical expertise to direct, manage and support large and critical applications on a day to day basis, leading internal change initiatives in alignment with ongoing technological changes. The Director, Data Platform Governance manages relationships with internal partners, maintaining continuous business communications with them to proactively assess any disruption in application functioning. In addition, the role leads the ongoing operations of applications and infrastructure in production, adhering to operational standards, vendor governance and business requirements. The role drives innovation across areas of responsibility, applying expert interpersonal, communications, and problem-solving skills. 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

Delivery Focused – Work closely with internal partners to determine, negotiate and manage projects to the agreed upon timeline. Monitor finances identify opportunities for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions. Under your leadership implement projects in a timely fashion that are of high quality, low cost and on budget.

People Leadership – Lead and coach a high performing group team of individuals. Direct, motivate, and develop your team, maximizing their contributions and professional growth. Share knowledge and collaborate to come up with effective solutions to problems.

Relationship Management – Work closely with project teams, executives, stakeholders and business partners to develop, and implement application programs. Impact and improve the business by advising application owners on the technology implementation possibilities and requirements.

Moderate the Solution Creation Process: Lead, facilitate and coordinate the solution design, including ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams.

Who you are

You are a seasoned technical delivery leader. You have 7+ years of demonstrated experience in: technical architecture, solutions design, project management, and senior executive stakeholder management. It's an asset if you have fulfilled leadership and advisory roles for major functions and/or initiatives with the responsibility, authority and discretion for decision-making. You also have a technical background, sufficient depth and breadth to be able to recognize and successfully exploit opportunities for effective development or usage of IT, and lead/guide fully experienced technical specialists. You have highly developed analytical and conceptual skills. You are adept at developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex problems. You are a bold and authentic leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams. You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. 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 create a shared vision.

You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

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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 [e-mail] 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, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Development, Cloud Architectures, Cloud Platform, Coaching, Data Governance, Decision Making, Enterprise Strategies, Enterprise Technologies, Leadership, Microsoft Azure, People Management, Platform Design, Project Management, Solutions Design, Stakeholder Management, Technical Architecture

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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.