Sr. Project Manager, IT

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CIBC in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager, IT in Payments Technology to oversee day-to-day delivery of complex payments projects. You will apply project management best practices, drive planning, reporting, and governance, and partner with business and technology teams to ensure timely, within-scope outcomes.

This role requires leadership, a track record in financial services, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in project management, preferably within financial services or technology.
• Experience delivering cross-portfolio programs in a matrix environment.
• Proficiency with waterfall and agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Planview, ServiceNow, and JIRA.
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field; PMP designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs.
• Create a resource plan and manage stakeholder input on the project.
• Monitor milestones and manage scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide status updates and reports to stakeholders; lead governance discussions.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall

Agile

SDLC

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or MIS

Tools

Planview

ServiceNow

JIRA

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 ou will be joining the Enterprise Payment Technology team within CIBC and play a crucial role in managing projects in the Enterprise Wire Modernization Program. As the Senior Project Manager, IT in Payments Technology, you must be a seasoned expert in the payments space, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day project activities of complex projects of a tactical nature, ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered to 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and Relationships – Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners. Leadership – For those candidates with extensive experience, training, and mentoring colleagues.

Who you are

You can demonstrate at least five 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 Planview, ServiceNow, and JIRA. 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. You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. 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. You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best. #LI - TA

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.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• incentive pay
• banking benefits
• a benefits program*
• defined benefit pension plan*
• an employee share purchase plan
• a vacation offering
• wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program

*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-141 Bay, 24th Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Scheduling, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively

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.