Project Manager, Enterprise Real Estate

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Toronto is seeking a Project Manager for Enterprise Real Estate and Workplace Transformation to manage a portfolio of projects from end to end. You will lead teams of stakeholders and business partners to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery with a clear focus on continuous improvement.

You will work in a hybrid environment with 1–3 days on-site, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance the CIBC Square North Integration and related initiatives,

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or related field required.
• MBA or PMP designation considered an asset.
• Experience in project management and working with cross-functional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Deliverables Management

Project Planning

Relationship Management

Strategic Objectives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/related field

MBA (asset)

PMP designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you’ll be doing

You will be joining an outstanding team working on Enterprise Real Estate and Workplace Transformation. As a Project Manager, Enterprise Real Estate, you will provide critical project management support for the CIBC Square North Integration team. You’ll work closely with others and manage a portfolio of projects from end-to-end. As a Project Manager, 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.
• Relationship Management - build, maintain, and strengthen trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and cross‑functional teams while communicating with clarity, diplomacy, and influence.
• 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, People Change Management methodology, principles, and tools. 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. You have a degree/diploma in Business and/or a related field of study. It’s an asset if you have your MBA or PMP Designation. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 details

Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Analytical Thinking, Deliverables Management, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Relationship Management, Strategic Objectives

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.