Senior IT Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager, IT. This role involves overseeing complex project activities, ensuring adherence to performance standards, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have significant project management experience in financial services or technology, knowledge of both waterfall and agile methodologies, and proficiency in project management tools. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in project management, ideally within financial services or technology.
• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies and the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with project management and issue management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project activities ensuring control procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Outline project goals, resource requirements, and costs.
• Proactively identify risks and monitor project milestones.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Client Service

Leadership

Project Controls

Project Delivery

Project Management

Project Planning

Technology Operations

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Planview

ServiceNow

Eclipse

JIRA

Job description

What you'll be doing

As a member of CIBC’s team, the Senior 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 Senior 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

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  Project Management – Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. 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.

  
  


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  Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor, your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.

  
  


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  Project Coordination – Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they are completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.

  
  


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  Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and

  
  


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  Relationships – Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.

  
  


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  Leadership – For those candidates with extensive experience, training, and mentoring colleagues.

  
  

Who you are

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  You can demonstrate at least two years of experience in project management, ideally within the financial services or technology industry. You have managed cross-portfolio projects in a matrix environment. You have experience with waterfall and agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC). You have experience with project management and issue management tools like Microsoft Project, Planview, ServiceNow, Eclipse and JIRA as well as PMF/EDF and Project Financials. It will be an asset if you have Technology, Contact Center and/or CCAAS experience.

  
  


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  You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study. It’s an asset if you have your PMP designation.

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

  
  


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  You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a clever idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

  
  


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  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.

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  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.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  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

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  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]

  
  


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  CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

  
  


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  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, 17th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Client Service, Leadership, Project Controls, Project Delivery, Project Management, Project Planning, Technology Operations