Project Coordinator, Technology Infrastructure

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As a member of CIBC’s team, the Senior Project Coordinator, IT is responsible for tracking, monitoring, and following up on requests for information received by a team. The role makes decisions on their work methods to provide information for resourcing, budgeting, planning, compliance, tracking, and other services that are often requested. The Senior Project Coordinator, IT exercises independent judgment within defined procedures, providing technical guidance to project team members and engaging subject matter expertise input on behalf of the team. The role works with limited direction to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology platforms, processes, procedures, and governance models. 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 during your interview.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience managing all facets of a project as a Senior IT Project Coordinator.
Hands-on experience creating project artifacts and supporting Project Managers during the project management lifecycle.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle and enterprise development concepts.
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.

Nice To Haves

You’re driven by personal and collective success.
You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to accomplish a shared goal.
You thrive when you’re empowered to facilitate, go above and beyond and deliver results.
You're passionate about people.
You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners.
You build trust through respect and authenticity.
You understand that success is in the details.
You notice things that others don't.
Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.
Values matter to you.
You bring your authentic self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers throughout all project management lifecycle phases.
Develop, manage and control schedules by updating, making mitigation decisions, and escalating as appropriate to the Project Manager.
Track progress and make recommendations on response plans for risks, resolution plans for issues, and results on action items and make decisions on required escalations.
Track and reconcile financials, ensure resolution of anomalies, update and reconcile latest estimates, ensure actuals to plan, and make escalating recommendations as appropriate.
Maintain resource information that enables resource capacity planning and other portfolio support operations that enable project delivery.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
competitive salary
incentive pay
banking benefits
a benefits program
a vacation offering
wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development