Project Manager - IT [T500-29172]

CIBC India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC India is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee medium to large-scale technology and migration projects from initiation to closure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines, and risk, and ensure delivery aligned with policy and business goals.

The role supports both on-site and interview-based remote work arrangements, offering pathways for growth within a global, performance-driven culture in Hyderabad.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in technology or financial services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with SDLC, risk management, and Agile project management workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end migration projects for technology and applications.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including development, operations, engineering, and vendors.
• Track, report, and mitigate project risks and issues to senior leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile & Waterfall

PM experience

SDLC

Risk management

MS Project

ServiceNow

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

MS Project

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

CIBC is a leading North American bank, with a history of more than 150 years of living our purpose - to help make your ambition a reality. Client relationships are at the center of our strategy, and our growth is enabled by a highly engaged and connected global team. From digital banking to community impact, we’re proud to drive progress for our clients and our communities. Recognized for our culture, award-winning innovation and community investment, CIBC continues to evolve by putting people and progress at the centre of everything we do.

About CIBC India:

CIBC India is a technology and operations hub in Hyderabad, where you’ll be part of our highly engaged and global team, and play a central role in supporting our growth. Whether you’re driving innovation in digital banking or streamlining client onboarding, you’ll be part of a culture recognized for excellence and investment in people. At CIBC India, people and progress are at the center of what we do: you’ll develop skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and see your ideas realized in a culture that values progress and belonging. We provide cutting-edge resources, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment where people come first. If you’re ready to create meaningful change and build your future, CIBC India is where your ambition meets opportunity.

What CIBC India Offers:

At CIBC India, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career that goes well beyond your compensation.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive fixed pay, performance-based incentive programs, a family-first benefits program, employer contributions for your retirement, attractive time off and leave offerings, 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 worldwide

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.

What You’ll Be Doing (position summary):

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of medium to large-scale projects from initiation to closure. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with CIBC’s policies and procedures. The incumbent collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder expectations, and leads project teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.

At CIBC India we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed (responsibilities):

• Manage end-to-end Technology and application migration projects using consolidation infrastructure solutions, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including application development, operations, engineering, and vendors.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, are delivered on time, and stay within budget.
• Track and reconcile financials ensuring resolution of anomalies, update and reconcile latest estimates ensuring actuals to plan, make recommendations escalating as appropriate.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate migration risks, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Oversee testing, validation, and post-migration support activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in migration methodologies.
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope.
• Oversee project staff, delegating tasks to appropriate leads.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and project progress.
• Ensure adherence to systems development and project management processes.
• Conduct and monitor risk assessments, addressing issues proactively.
• Present updates to steering committees or project sponsors.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams on medium to large-scale projects.
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses.
• Plan, execute, control, and close projects in alignment with CIBC policies and procedures.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Work closely with Business Analyst, Development, and QA teams to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to coordinate project activities.
• Regularly interact with steering committees or project sponsors to present updates and receive feedback.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.

AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS:

• As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Experience: 7+years of experience

• Individual contributor role focused on Project coordination, release planning and coordination, and governance across one or more delivery streams (acting as a junior project coordination function).
• Applies governance standards and continuous improvement practices to strengthen release quality, control compliance, and operational stability.

Who You Are (skills/qualifications):

Must Have Skills:

• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in a technology or financial services environment with Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Expertise in both waterfall and Agile
• Good understanding of application architectures, cloud platforms, and migration strategies (e.g., lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting).
• Proficient with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite..
• Extensive experience in managing technology and business projects with high degree of complexity systems integration and organizational change management. Strong technical skills and experience with project management methodologies.
• Experience with systems development life cycle (SDLC) and project management processes with strong understanding of change and risk management, SDLC, and advance knowledge of Agile Project Management Workflows, including sprint backlogs, milestone, release burndowns, and work‑back schedules.
• A proactive, ”can-do” attitude with a sense of urgency and flexibility with Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting cost-benefit analyses.
• Proficiency in leading cross‑functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Good to have Skills:

• Experience with cloud migration (AWS, Azure, Softlayer) is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in application migration.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification preferred.

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