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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Infrastructure, Architecture & Modernization plays a critical role in how we run the bank, growing our worldwide competitive advantage with exceptional partnerships and client experience. The Project Delivery Director is a seasoned professional responsible for leading a team of business project managers to complete projects involving several departments, establishing overall goals and objectives for the team, and prioritizing initiatives and resources as per overall business objectives. The role applies leadership skills and technical expertise to develop detailed business cases outlining goals, terms of reference and resource requirements, including a detailed cost-benefit analysis. The Project Delivery Director exercises a high degree of independent judgement to develop and implement processes for projects, ensuring consistency with organizational objectives and quality standards. The role recommends policy and procedures related modifications to direct the entire project life cycle and monitor progress against plans, ensuring that stakeholders are actively engaged in the delivery of project objectives. The role drives innovation across all areas of responsibility, applying expert interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Must have knowledge of Capital Markets and Wealth Management. Experience working with Broadridge or enterprise payments is an asset.

 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You can effectively perform all work activities remotely, and will only be required to be on-site on an occasional basis (1-4 days per month). This is subject to business needs and there may be additional on-site days required.

 

How You’ll Succeed

Strong Leadership:  Be a bold and authentic leader who is passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.  Direct, motivate, develop and manage performance of a diverse group of people including collaboration and influencing partners and stakeholders.Strategic Development & Execution: Oversee the day to day project or program activities of highly complex projects following  project performance standards. Perform tactical and strategic business planning and return on investment analysis. Lead staff in initiating, planning, executing, control and close out of projects. Oversee the management of statements of work, contracts, project financials and administration as well as managing risk items within normal challenges of projects.Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with business leaders to identify project needs and align delivery services to support solutioning and fulfillment of those needs. Ensure staff are viewed as valuable partners to the business.

Who You Are

You can demonstrate experience leading teams of project delivery professions in transformational change.  You have experience managing demanding clients, multiple priorities, getting results in a matrixed environment where you may not have direct influence on all project resources. Must have previous experience establishing and maintaining stakeholder and sponsor relationships. You should have experience in the financial services industry, and in particular knowledge in Payments would be a significant differentiator.You embrace and champion change. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best. You know how to foster this across a team.You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You know how to foster this across a team.You are a bold and accountable leader. You’re passionate about developing and growing team members capabilities. You have experience providing coaching and hands on support to meet team goals.Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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, French proficiency, 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Business, Business Finance, Developing Others, Innovation, Leadership, Strategic Business Units