Director, Process Engineering - Simplii Financials

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Process Engineering Lead to oversee projects, provide technical guidance, and train staff. This role emphasizes problem-solving and leadership, with flexible hybrid working conditions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing teams and a strong background in process engineering methodologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Paid day off for personal growth

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean Six Sigma; certification is an asset.
• Ability to engage and inspire teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with complex data.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects in process engineering.
• Provide training in process engineering methodologies.
• Drive process-engineering efforts to meet productivity targets.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Group Problem Solving

Leadership

Process Engineering

Process Strategy

Project Management

Researching

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Director, Process Engineering, you will be responsible for leading assigned projects, and ensuring, through oversight of end user testing, that all new / changed systems installed are effective, easy to learn and use and installed in a manner that best accommodates the client. You will provide technical process engineering leadership, project workstream leadership and mentoring. You will be required to train process engineers and business analysts in process engineering philosophy, methodologies and practices. You will be the business unit leadership in the development and execution of process engineering and re-engineering 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

• Problem solving expertise - Plan, support and provide training and coaching in Process Engineering and other improvement methodologies to executives, process owners, process engineers, associates and others. Teach process engineers and business analysts in all or in specific aspects of process engineering and other improvement methodologies.




• Leadership - Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful attainment of process / productivity improvement and administrative efficiency that will lead to cost reduction and competitive advantage. Provide active and aggressive leadership in problem solving efforts on key projects to improve customer satisfaction and cycle time and to reduce costs.




• Deliver results - Drive process-engineering effort across the company to meet annual productivity targets while fostering a process engineering culture change. Act as a proactive strategic resource to business by identifying, planning and implementing process engineering and other improvement strategies and projects with senior leadership. Drive and track projects to successful completion. Provide management with project status updates, feedback and appropriate reporting on key, process-focused objectives.

Who You Are

• 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.




• 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 give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You\'re confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.




• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.




• You can demonstrate experience in Lean Six Sigma. It\'s an asset if you are certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.




• 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 [e-mail]




• 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-161 Bay St., 4th

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Process Engineering, Process Strategy, Project Management, Researching