Sr. Director, Application Delivery

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is seeking a Senior Director of Application Delivery to oversee strategy, execution, and delivery of large-scale technology initiatives across the Commercial and Corporate Banking Technology portfolio. A team of over 50 professionals will report to you, with a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days on-site).

You will liaison between business stakeholders and tech teams, drive governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience, application development and leadership.
• Experience with large-scale technology initiatives and governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a large delivery team of developers and testers.
• Drive multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives and technology strategy.
• Ensure governance, security, and risk management across projects.
• Manage budgets and ensure delivery on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to drive innovation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

Azure

PostgreSQL

Angular

Flutter

IBM WebSphere

Oracle

LDAP

Leadership

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 the Senior Director of Application Delivery, you will oversee the strategy, execution, and delivery of large-scale technology initiatives across the Commercial and Corporate Banking Technology portfolio. You will lead a team of over 50 professionals, including people leaders, developers and ensuring projects align with business objectives, meet performance standards, and are delivered on time and within budget. You will act as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, advocating for client needs and driving innovation. Additionally, you will ensure all processes and solutions comply with CIBC’s governance frameworks, security standards, and operational guidelines while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and risk management. 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 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of developers and testers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Align individual and team goals with organizational objectives while providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.

Strategic Planning and Innovation: Drive the development of a multi-year roadmap in collaboration with business stakeholders and decision-makers. Stay abreast of emerging technical trends in payment processing and introduce innovative solutions to maintain a competitive edge.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners. Represent client needs in technology discussions, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to CIBC’s governance, security, and risk management frameworks. Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.

Operational Excellence: Monitor application performance and continuously evaluate processes to maximize the return on investment (ROI). Manage operating and capital budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial performance.

Who You Are

You can demonstrate 10+ years of experience in IT, application development. Ideally with Java, Springboot, Python, Azure, PostgreSQL, Angular, Flutter, IBM WebSphere Application Server, Oracle, LDAP. Proven leadership in managing large-scale technology initiatives. Extensive experience in stakeholder management and vendor relationships. Strong knowledge of application delivery processes, governance frameworks, and compliance standards. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and deliver impactful technology solutions.

Strategic Problem Solver: You excel at aligning business strategies with technology solutions, identifying risks, and recommending effective solutions to achieve project deliverables.

Collaborative Relationship Builder: You are skilled at fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and deliver value.

Analytical Decision-Maker: You have deep expertise in analyzing complex technical challenges, managing risks, and ensuring compliance while driving innovative solutions.

People-Oriented Manager: You are passionate about mentoring and developing talent, creating an environment where teams feel motivated and supported.

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 Location Toronto-81 Bay, 11th Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Application Development, Coaching, Decision Making, Enterprise Technologies, Leadership, Long Term Planning, People Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical Architecture

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.