Project Manager

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

Job summary

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is looking for a Project Manager to oversee real estate secured lending projects. This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The successful candidate will manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagements in a hybrid work environment, emphasizing flexibility and inclusivity at work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Vacation offering

Social recognition program

Paid day off for personal growth

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, project coordination, or business consulting.
• Knowledge of change management principles and tools.
• Experience in the banking sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of real estate secured lending projects from end-to-end.
• Outline project goals and resource requirements.
• Proactively identify project delays and solutions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Client Service

Project Management

Leadership

Continual Improvement Process

Education

Degree in Business or Project Management

MBA or PMP Designation

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

As a Project Manager, you’ll work closely with others and manage a portfolio of real estate secured lending (RESL) projects from end-to-end. You’ll lead teams of stakeholders and business partners to ensure projects of all sizes are completed in line with the team’s budget and timeline. You’ll use your expertise in project management methodology to make recommendations for continuous improvements on all project plans.

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

• Project Management – Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Help create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan. Management of business case approval process.

• Teamwork – Help internal partners make informed conclusions about the development of programs, products, and services. Work closely with teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.

• Project Coordination – Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. Monitor milestones, and ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that is personalized for your team’s preferred mix of quality, time, and cost.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience. In project management, project coordination, and/or business consulting. Knowledge of people change management methodology, principles, and tools. Experience in FI/banking sector an asset.

• You have a degree/diploma. In Business, Project Management, and/or a related field of study. It’s an asset if you have your MBA or PMP Designation.

• You embrace and advocate change. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• You’re inspired by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

• 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-81 Bay, 23rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Client Service, Continual Improvement Process, Deliverables Management, Leadership, New Program Development, Project Management, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge