Sr Project Manager - Tax/Finance #108060

C.G. Consulting Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC in downtown Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Tax/Finance initiatives within its Finance PMO. You will lead end-to-end delivery of highly complex projects, from initiation through closure, collaborating with Tax, Controllership and Treasury stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years of PM experience, strong leadership, and ability to work in a hybrid environment (2 days onsite Wed/Thu). Start Nov 2, 2026; duration 12 months with potential extension or conversion to FTE.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience across large initiatives.
• Deep understanding of Finance/Tax regulatory projects.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience delivering projects within a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Tax/Finance projects from initiation to closure.
• Identify risks, manage budgets and timelines, and report to executives.
• Coach teams, align stakeholders, and drive decisions at senior levels.
• Collaborate with Tax stakeholders and finance leaders for benefits realization.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory projects

Stakeholder management

Tax/Finance domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sr Project Manager - Tax/Finance #108060

Request ID: 108060-1

Start/End Dates: 11/2/2026 - 11/1/2027

Work Location: downtown Toronto, near TTC and GO

Job Title: Professional - Project Manager - Senior

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Line of Business: Finance

Target rate range: $85-92hr B2B

Target Start Date: Nov 2nd, 2026

Duration: 12 months

Potential for this contract to be extended or converted to FTE? Yes - both potentially

Hybrid work - 2 days per week onsite - Wed/Thurs

Office Location: 81 Bay

Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 37.5 Hours/week, 9-5 Monday to Friday

Potential for OT? Not likely.

What does the LOB do? Support Finance regulatory projects across Controllership, Taxation and Treasury lines of business /portfolios, with a particular emphasis on Tax.

Reason the role is open? Backfill

Team Size? 12 total - with half the team being Project Managers

What project will this contractor be working on?

Business PM for Tax project team - As a member of CIBC's Finance PMO delivery team, the Senior Project Manager will be a seasoned expert delivering highly complex projects from end to end including initiation, requirement gathering, design, construction, testing, implementation and closure. The role works with minimal direction on complex projects, providing expert level knowledge of project management principles, standards, and business consulting through considerable project delivery experience. The Senior Project Manager uses significant latitude to control projects, conduct status reviews, provide business guidance, identify any deviations to the project plan, and recommend corrective action to mitigate potential issues.

Selling points of the positions

• Strong focus on development
• Opportunity to work with a variety of team members
• Opportunity to build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Strong networking opportunities
• Independent work environment

Who Will the Candidate Be Working with on a Daily Basis? Working closely with the stakeholder tax team, including the Global Head of Tax and senior directors, as well as stakeholders outside of Tax.

How many years of experience? 10+

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for working with the business leaders to establish meaningful and measurable benefits, and tracking the achievement of them throughout the project lifecycle. The role analyzes situations and data to prepare and deliver executive level presentations to keep management informed of project status, changes, and milestone achievements. 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

• Highly adept and confident with complex project management - Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they’s completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.
• Problem-solving - not only do you execute well on the tacticals of risk, plan and budget management, but you love the challenge of problem-solving and are proactive on this front
• Collaboration and leadership - 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. Matrix management will be a key skill that you possess given the myriad of stakeholders to engage and bring on board the journey.
• Relationship building and confidence influencing at a Senior level - Importantly, not only are you great at working with your peers and managing and coaching more junior staff, but you are also comfortable engaging senior leadership and can develop trusted working relationships with senior business stakeholders and technology partners
• Communication and persuasion - Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair and run effective meetings with impact and with clear outcomes and next steps.

Must Have Requirement

• You can demonstrate up to 10 years' experience in Project Management.
• You have a deep understanding of the practices, procedures, and principles required to successfully deliver large projects, from planning to implementation - 10+ years
• Ability to analyze detailed concepts, quickly resolve project issues, and assess the advantages and disadvantages of solutions - 10+ years
• Experience delivering regulatory projects for a large bank in any Finance area such as Controllership, Tax or Treasury - Up to 10+ years
• For international projects, flexibility to support clients in UK or APAC time zones
• You have a degree in a related field of study

Nice to Have

• PMP designation.
• Experience delivering Tax compliance projects or regulatory initiatives (i.e. global e-invoicing solution)

Soft Skills

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

NOTE Close on Oct 6 at 11am