Sr. Program Manager, Corporate Security Education & Awareness

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Corporate Security team in Toronto. This role involves managing training and awareness programs, developing security communications, and fostering partnerships to enhance security practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in security topics and a passion for education and engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation

Wellbeing support

Recognition programs

Purpose Day

Qualifications

• Experience in security topics such as investigations, business continuity, insider risk, physical security, and risk management.
• Experience in education and training, with comfort delivering presentations to in-person and virtual audiences.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage Corporate Security training, education, awareness, and communications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business and technology partners.
• Lead enterprise awareness and education initiatives related to security.

Skills

Event Speaking

Professional Presentation

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

Working as part of the Enterprise Physical Security team, this role supports all of Corporate Security. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing Corporate Security training, education, awareness, and security-related communications for internal clients, as well as external upon request. This includes developing and maintaining relationships with key business and technology partners, creating and delivering presentations and communications on behalf of Corporate Security, creating and maintaining internal web and social media content, organizing and running campaigns and events, as well as other duties as required.

At CIBC, we enable the most optimal work environment for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement, spending 1-3 days per week on-site, with other days remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Program Management: Prioritize deliverables and manage multiple, concurrent projects. Understand the interdependencies among deliverables, timelines, and stakeholders. Build partnerships within and outside the organization.
• Operational Support: Provide proactive Corporate Security education, timely responses to security questions via email, social media, intranet, and in-person. Lead enterprise awareness, education, and communications relating to security for CIBC Square. Act as the single point of contact for safety & security training related to CIBC’s Retail banking network. Experience in Retail Banking is an asset.
• Awareness and Education Content Development: Develop and present security awareness content related to Corporate Security. Support additional initiatives in consultation with other business lines (e.g., Cyber Security). Develop and contribute to security communications and provide subject matter expertise on security inquiries.
• Communication and Process Improvement: Stay updated on internal and external security trends, contribute to policy and standard improvements, and communicate the threat landscape. Strive for thought leadership and collaborate with other teams to advance education and awareness programs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in security topics such as investigations, business continuity, insider risk, physical security, and risk management. Experience in education and training, with comfort delivering presentations to in-person and virtual audiences.
• Passion for people, building trust, and fostering diverse partnerships.
• Influence and inspire outcomes through sharing expertise.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Alignment with core values: trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Prior to starting, security checks, including a criminal record check, must be completed successfully. An annual check may also be required.

What CIBC Offers

We focus on your strengths and ambitions, offering a competitive salary, incentive pay, benefits, pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.

Our spaces and technology support innovative solutions, and we promote a culture of growth with initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off for development.

Additional Information

• We are committed to inclusivity. If you need accommodations, contact [e-mail].
• You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s). We may require assessments or skills tests as part of the process.

Job Location: Toronto-81 Bay, 30th Floor

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Skills: Event Speaking, Professional Presentation