Sr. Director, Application Development

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Director for Imperial Service Technology. This leadership role involves overseeing technology strategy, managing large software engineering teams, and ensuring alignment with business goals within the Wealth Management Technology sector. Candidates should have extensive experience in technology leadership, particularly in the financial services sector, along with proven skills in vendor management and team development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership.
• 10+ years managing large full stack software engineering teams.
• Experience in defining and executing technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology changes and support requirements for Imperial Service business.
• Oversee vendor management strategy for Wealth platforms and technologies.
• Build team capabilities through development opportunities and performance management.

Skills

Application Development

Coaching

Decision Making

Enterprise Technologies

Leadership

Long Term Planning

People Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field

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 part of the Wealth Management Technology team, the Senior Director, Imperial Service Technology will report into the VP, Wealth Management Technology and act as the technical subject matter expert with oversight and accountability for Solution Design & Software Engineering for the Imperial Service business. With a strong focus on technology strategy, delivery approaches and business acumen, you’ll lead a team delivering technology changes and supporting requirements that align with both the Imperial Service line of business and the Wealth Management Technology (WMT) mandates.

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

• IT Systems Management – Drive technology solutions with respect to Client On-boarding, Financial Planning, Reporting, Advisor Tools and Digital Channels for clients and advisors.

• Strategy and Leadership – Provide oversight and leadership of end to end technology solutions involving development, business analysis, QA, vendor relations, production support and development functions supporting the business to meet their objectives. Translate technology architecture and business process initiatives into actionable solutions and develop a strategic framework that addresses the Imperial Service business’ current technological and future needs, to support on-going growth and development of the business.

• Product Strategy and Development – Act as the technology Subject Matter Expert on Imperial Service business processes, platforms, and strategic objectives in order to provide consultation on the technology products and services required to support the business’ growth plan. Prioritize portfolio of technology products and services to be launched with an eye on reducing risk, while still focusing on the growth of the business.

• Decision making – Conduct research to review emerging technologies in the Wealth Management space and recommend the adoption of solutions that ensure the business can meet its dynamic objectives.

• Vendor management – Oversee the framework and direction for vendor relations strategy supporting Wealth platforms/technologies, proposing the adoption of technology solutions that focus on integration and simplification.

• People Leadershipand Relationship Management - Build team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training. Manage performance by providing fair and accurate formal and informal feedback, identifying and removing obstacles to performance and by explaining how performance expectations align with business priorities.Create a positive work environment through being an effective role model and by championing CIBC’s mission, vision and values, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, guidelines and controls, applying policies fairly and consistently so employees understand what to expect. Hire the right people in the right jobs to align individual capabilities with job requirements.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 20+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, with a significant focus on enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and strategic technology planning including at least 10+ years managing large (50+) full stack software engineering team. It is an asset if you have experience in the financial services sector, including direct investing, capital markets, or enterprise financial services.

• You have experience in defining and executing comprehensive technology roadmaps and enterprise architectural strategies that align with organizational goals and drive digital transformation across the enterprise as well as leading the design, development, and implementation of complex, scalable, and secure enterprise solutions, with a strong focus on cloud-native architectures (Azure), microservices, and API development.

• You have extensive experience in cloud technologies , such as Azure & AWS, including cloud migration strategies and cloud-native application development as well as providing strategic guidance and leadership on cloud adoption, migration strategies, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AI/ML.

• You have proven expertise in microservices architecture, REST APIs, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps).

• You have demonstrated success in leading and managing large, global development teams (50+ members) and multi-million dollar technology projects ($4M - $50M+ budgets).

• You have strong business acumen with a history of aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals and improving operational efficiency. You have an ability to drive innovation in solution design, development processes, and release management.

• You have exceptional stakeholder management skills. You have ability to communicate, present and conduct executive-level workshops and influence C-suite decision-making. You can collaborate closely with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders to influence decision-making, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and ensure technology initiatives deliver tangible business value.

• You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• You have strong people leadership skills. You have experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing , global development and solution design teams, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

• You have experience overseeing the successful delivery of multi-million dollar technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards as well as establishing and enforcing enterprise architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

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

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond

• 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, 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