Sr. Manager, Design
About The Position
Workplace Design and Experience shapes the future of work at CIBC by implementing our Global Workplace Experience Strategy and measuring its impact across our premises. As a Senior Manager, Global Design within the Workplace Design & Experience team, you'll oversee all phases of design and construction for workplace and retail projects, ensuring they align with CIBC’s standards, guidelines, and quality expectations. You’ll act as the owner’s representative, making timely decisions on behalf of CIBC, and provide direction to external design consultants to deliver innovative environments. Your role will support the integration of workplace disciplines, technologies, and sustainability initiatives to create spaces that reflect our brand and culture. You'll analyze feedback and data to inform enhancements, develop scalable designs, and communicate strategies to stakeholders, ensuring a consistent and innovative client and workplace experience across our network. 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
- At least 10 years of experience in architecture or interior design, with proven expertise leading projects from concept through construction and occupancy.
- Degree in Architecture (preferred) or Interior Design.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes and building codes.
- Skilled in computer-aided design (ACAD), Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign), 3D modeling (SketchUp), and Microsoft Office.
- Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple business units and locations.
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Bring your real self to work, and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and construction phases for workplace and retail projects, conducting deficiency reviews to ensure all work meets design intent and quality standards.
- Develop, document, and implement design standards and guidelines for use across the organization.
- Work closely with project managers, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects that meet CIBC’s workplace design strategy.
- Analyze industry trends and workplace strategies, providing recommendations that align with CIBC’s principles and translating strategies into actionable design frameworks.
- Develop visual communications to illustrate complex ideas and gain alignment from stakeholders, ensuring designs reflect our workplace experience goals.
- Stay current on industry best practices, technologies, and processes to maintain specialized knowledge and contribute to innovative solutions.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- incentive pay
- banking benefits
- a benefits program
- defined benefit pension plan
- employee share purchase plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
