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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you'll be doing** As a member of CIBC’s team, the Director, LOS Product Owner will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives on a Loan Originations System and related tools. You’ll be exercising a high degree of independent judgement, providing leadership and setting strategic direction for LOS solution, the definition, development, and launching of features and functionality on the LOS product and exercising authority to make decisions about the deliverables to achieve benefits realization . As a Director, you’ll develop and maintain internal relationships across the organization, including negotiating and influencing opinion. In addition, you’ll provide sophisticated analysis of complex business information and makes comprehensive recommendations to management including executives and business leaders. You’ll drive innovation across areas of responsibility, apply expert interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. _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** + **Strategy and Planning –** Contribute to long-term strategy for the business in collaboration with the Senior Director and other business leaders. Perform in-depth analysis for the purpose of identifying opportunities, developing strategic proposals and competitive strategies and targets the product offering with the objective of increasing business revenue, competitiveness, growing market share and reducing operational costs. Collaborate with internal partners to oversee, communicate, and align business plans and ensure delivery on strategy and plans. You will work with high degree of independence and have the ability to influence and communicate with senior and executive stakeholders (business, operations, technology). + **Product Development -** Lead and provide direction to product team members. Oversee development options and proposals related to development or enhancements of specific products or services, assessing the impact, effectiveness and feasibility of proposed changes, and making authoritative recommendations. Responsible for the overall design, development and implementation of new products and product plans. Accountable for the planning and delivery of enhancements and fixes specific to client-facing applications. Contribute to the creation of business cases for new initiatives and enhancements. + **Continuous Improvement -** You will identify ways to improve processes so that they are lean and efficient, while meeting business delivery requirements. Identify ways to continually improve and enhance quality standards, while ensuring compliance and adherence to established processes, policies, standards and guidelines. You will identify opportunities to lower/avoid costs and manage your team's financials, including leading the budgeting/forecasting process. + **People Management -** Lead, motivate and coach on an on-going basis. Identify gaps and remove obstacles to performance, develop action plans to align with business priorities. Create a positive work environment and role model by championing CIBC’s mission, vision and values. Comply with policies, standards, guidelines and controls by applying the policies and controls fairly and consistently so employees understand what to expect. Hire the right people in the right jobs to align individual capabilities with job requirements and business unit goals. Manage performance by providing fair and accurate formal and informal feedback, identifying and removing obstacles to performance, and by explaining how performance expectations align with business priorities.Build team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training. **Who you are** + **You have strong leadership and change management skills.** A ‘roll up your sleeves’ and ‘can do’ attitude. Ability to inspire and influence across large organizations to gain alignment and support on recommended product management tactics and strategies. Proven ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment. + **You can demonstrate extensive experience in** product management, strategic planning, and project management sufficient to identify, develop, and implement approved initiatives (experience preferably in financial services). You have a proven track record as an LOS product owner, with experience in workflow design, vendor due diligence, solution design and implementation. You have strong analytical, problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation skills sufficient to prepare and present material to an executive audience. + **You give meaning to data.** You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. + **You put our clients first.** You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do. + **You act like an owner.** You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. + **Values matter to you** . You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $195K - $225K for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. **California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment (https://us.cibc.com/en/about-us/california-consumer-privacy-act-employment.html)** **What CIBC Offers** At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. + We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, 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. + 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. *Subject to plan and program terms and conditions **What you need to know** + CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + 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. + We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. **Job Location** IL-120 S LaSalle St **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 40 **Skills** Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Business Thinking, Communication, Data Integration, Data Quality, Leadership, People Management, Process Efficiency Improvements, Process Improvement Initiatives, Quality Improvement, Risk Management Strategies, Strategic Decisions, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Workflow Process Improvement At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.