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 Project Director, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of large programs in a matrix environment supporting all Lines of Business across Administration. This role is accountable for the end to end management of complex projects or programs involving several departments, often within a matrix management structure. This includes: developing work plans that include a variety of non-routine assignments or projects, establishing specific objectives, determining appropriate methods and procedures, establishing deadlines and identifying new priorities and taking necessary action. You will follow a formal Project Management Methodology, but also be required to contribute to strategy and play a stewardship role for the Bank from several perspectives including client experience, frontline user, efficiency and risk. The focus is to direct multiple or more complex projects or program (e.g., multi-phase or interrelated projects), guided by the work unit's strategic objectives. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **How you'll succeed** + **Project Management-** Execute the project or program plan in a manner that effectively balances the client's specified mix of quality, time and cost. Monitor the completion of major milestones and reassign project priorities to maintain the project or program schedule. This includes monitoring the involvement of internal and external resources. Monitor and justify expenditures against project or program budget and prepare frequent status reports. Conduct overall post-implementation reviews to identify and measure results. Investigate and escalate, on an on-going basis, the timely resolution of issues, including those directly related to profit and loss in order to ensure CIBC’s immediate and long-term capability to capitalize on industry and market activities and trends. + **Operational Excellence-** Oversee business operations for the department, inclusive of administration activities, records management processes, mailbox management, key control administration/support, communications support. Enhance, upgrade or participate in the development of programs, products or services by assessing the impact, effectiveness and feasibility of proposed changes; make decisions and/or authoritative recommendations regarding feasibility and implementation of changes. Develop detailed business cases outlining the project or program goals, terms of reference, manpower and resource requirements and associated costs including a detailed cost- benefit analysis. Negotiate for staff support to ensure that all the appropriate disciplines are represented on the program or project team. + **Cross- Functional Engagement -** Typically, the team involves jobs from different occupational areas who contribute to the achievement of common objectives or results. Co-ordinate and issue project charter and plans, or applicable workpackage documentation while supporting larger enterprise programs. Review project plans of reporting project managers ensuring completeness and authorize their funding, within the allocated budget. Review project plans of reporting project managers ensuring completeness and authorize their funding, within the allocated budget. Negotiate with the client(s) regarding deliverables and milestones (the client could be executive management, etc.).Develop work plans for a variety of non-routine assignments or projects. This includes establishing specific objectives, determining appropriate methods and procedures, and establishing deadlines. Overall responsibility and accountability for the project or workstream budget. **Who you are** + **You’re goal oriented.** You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. + **Your influence makes a difference.** You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise. + **You're passionate about people.** You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity. + **You act like an owner.** You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results. + **You know that details matter.** You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. **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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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. *Subject to 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. **Expected End Date** 2025-06-30 **Job Location** Toronto-81 Bay, 20th Floor **Employment Type** Temporary (Fixed Term) **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business Case Development, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Process Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Management Oversight, Quality Management, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge 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.