Senior Project Manager

CIBC • Toronto, ON

14d • 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 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. 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.

Requirements

• Up to 10 years’ experience in Project Management.
• Deep understanding of the practices, procedures, and principles required to successfully deliver large projects, from planning to implementation.
• Ability to analyze detailed concepts, quickly resolve project issues, and assess the advantages and disadvantages of solutions.
• Degree in a related field of study.
• Passionate about people.
• Find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners.
• Connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• Look beyond the moment. Make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow.
• Proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.
• Driven by collective success.
• Understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Embrace and champion change.
• Continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Values matter to you.
• Bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• Analytical Thinking
• Deliverables Management
• Leadership
• Project Coordination
• Project Delivery
• Project Management Principles
• Project Planning
• Project Schedule
• Requirements Gathering
• Strategic Business Consulting
• Waterfall Model

Nice To Haves

• SAP delivery experience.
• PMP designation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly complex projects from end to end including initiation, requirement gathering, design, construction, testing, implementation and closure.
• Work with minimal direction on complex projects, providing expert level knowledge of project management principles, standards, and business consulting through considerable project delivery experience.
• Use 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.
• Analyze situations and data to prepare and deliver executive level presentations to keep management informed of project status, changes, and milestone achievements.
• Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them.
• Monitor milestones; ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets.
• Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.
• 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.
• Engage and bring on board a myriad of stakeholders.
• Engage senior leadership and develop trusted working relationships with senior business stakeholders and technology partners.
• Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact.
• Chair and run effective meetings with impact and with clear outcomes and next steps.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior