Project Manager, IT

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Project Manager IT to oversee complex projects within its Technology Operations Services. You will apply your expertise to ensure project success, including planning, stakeholder communication, and risk management, all while contributing to a dynamic team focused on modern banking solutions. This role invites professionals eager to make impactful contributions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance programs

MomentMakers recognition program

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management with a focus on infrastructure delivery.
• Experience with complex security or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end project cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure delivery projects, ensuring execution within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy IT infrastructure.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical Thinking

Cloud Computing

Communication

Risk Management

Project Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Management Information Systems

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

ServiceNow IT Service Management

Microsoft Azure

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 27, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id 2513671

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 Strategic Project and Portfolio Delivery (SPPD) team within CIBC’s Technology Operations Services (TOS) group, which develops and delivers consistent integrated business management and technology delivery services across Technology Operations and CIBC. As a member of CIBC’s team, the Project Manager IT is a seasoned expert responsible for overseeing the day-to-day project activities of complex projects of a tactical nature, ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered as per technology’s project performance standards. The role works with minimal direction, applying deep knowledge in their field of expertise to manage the delivery of project management best practices and processes including reporting, project planning, and support activities. The Project Manager IT uses significant latitude in determining objectives and leads employees in the development of analytical approaches, while establishing and maintaining client, senior management, and project manager relationships. In addition, the role provides status updates and progress reports to project stakeholders to manage expectations related to scope and timeline constraints.

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

• Project Planning & Management – Lead infrastructure delivery projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, timeline, and budget. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project.
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Technical Oversight - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy secure IT infrastructure and systems. Coordinate the development, deployment, and maintenance of servers, networks, and other IT infrastructure.
• Risk and Issue Management - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Establish contingency plans and escalate critical challenges, as necessary.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 5+ years of experience in leading projects with a strong focus on project governance and infrastructure delivery, ideally within the banking sector or financial industry. Proven track record of managing large and complex security or infrastructure projects involving servers, networks, and cloud solutions. Experience with end-to-end project cycles, change management, infrastructure management including planning, execution, and post-implementation review. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components, including security tools, servers, networks, virtualization, and cloud computing (e.g., Azure). Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Microsoft Project, or other project management software. It’s an asset if you have your PMP designation.
• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.
• 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 to deliver your best.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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.

Expected End Date

2025-07-01

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 Strategic Project and Portfolio Delivery (SPPD) team within CIBC’s Technology Operations Services (TOS) group, which develops and delivers consistent integrated business management and technology delivery services across Technology Operations and CIBC. As a member of CIBC’s team, the Project Manager IT is a seasoned expert responsible for overseeing the day-to-day project activities of complex projects of a tactical nature, ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered as per technology’s project performance standards. The role works with minimal direction, applying deep knowledge in their field of expertise to manage the delivery of project management best practices and processes including reporting, project planning, and support activities. The Project Manager IT uses significant latitude in determining objectives and leads employees in the development of analytical approaches, while establishing and maintaining client, senior management, and project manager relationships. In addition, the role provides status updates and progress reports to project stakeholders to manage expectations related to scope and timeline constraints.

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

• Project Planning & Management – Lead infrastructure delivery projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, timeline, and budget. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project.
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Technical Oversight - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy secure IT infrastructure and systems. Coordinate the development, deployment, and maintenance of servers, networks, and other IT infrastructure.
• Risk and Issue Management - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Establish contingency plans and escalate critical challenges, as necessary.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 5+ years of experience in leading projects with a strong focus on project governance and infrastructure delivery, ideally within the banking sector or financial industry. Proven track record of managing large and complex security or infrastructure projects involving servers, networks, and cloud solutions. Experience with end-to-end project cycles, change management, infrastructure management including planning, execution, and post-implementation review. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components, including security tools, servers, networks, virtualization, and cloud computing (e.g., Azure). Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Microsoft Project, or other project management software. It’s an asset if you have your PMP designation.
• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.
• 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 to deliver your best.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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.

Expected End Date

2025-07-01

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Communication, Deliverables Management, Financial Management, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT), Infrastructure Management (IM), IT Change Management, Microsoft Azure, Project Controls, Project Delivery, Project Performance Management (PM), Project Planning, Project Reviews, Risk Management, ServiceNow IT Service Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodologies, Technical Controls, Vendor Relationship Management {+ 1 more}