Senior Project Coordinator, IT

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior IT Project Coordinator in Toronto to oversee large-scale projects and ensure all project control procedures are followed. The role requires strong project coordination skills and experience with Microsoft Office. CIBC offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes employee growth and recognition.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Paid Purpose Day for personal growth

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of managing all facets of a project as an IT Project Coordinator.
• Hands-on experience creating project artifacts and supporting Project Managers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers throughout all phases of the project management lifecycle.
• Track progress and make recommendations on risk response plans.
• Track and reconcile financials ensuring resolution of anomalies.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Microsoft Office

Project Coordination

Waterfall Model

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’ll be joining CIBC’s Digital, Cards & Contact Centre Technology. You’ll work closely with others and coordinate a portfolio of projects from end-to-end. As an Senior IT Project Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring project control procedures and policies are executed across a wide range of large-scale projects. You’ll leverage your experience as a project coordinator to ensure all work is appropriate and functioning according to our Technology’s project performance standards.

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.

A preferred candidate has been identified for this role.

How You’ll Succeed

• Project Coordination – Support your Project Managers throughout all phases of the project management lifecycle. Develop, manage, and control schedules by making continuous updates and mitigation decisions, escalating issues when necessary.

• Tracking & Reporting – Track progress and make recommendations on response plans for risks, resolution plans, and results on action items. Support the tracking of small-scale projects generally under $1 million.

• Project Financials – Track and reconcile financials ensuring resolution of anomalies. Update and reconcile ongoing estimates, make recommendations, and escalate when necessary.

Who You Are

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

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

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• 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 can demonstrate experience in: 1-3 years of managing all facets of a project as an IT Project Coordinator, hands-on experience creating project artifacts and supporting Project Managers, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project. It’s an asset if you have experience HP Planview.

• 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]

• 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, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Adaptability, Communication, Microsoft Office, Project Coordination, Waterfall Model