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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

As the Senior Director, CDO Transformation and Engagement, you will oversee the strategic direction and execution of change and communication practices to support transformation initiatives for the Chief Data Office. You will lead a team responsible for people change management, data education and awareness, and external partnerships. This role involves managing key stakeholder relationships, tracking progress, and identifying risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes.

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

Develop and execute strategies: Create a comprehensive change and communication strategy and corresponding roadmaps for the Chief Data Office and AI transformation initiatives.

Lead a specialized team: Manage a team of learning, change and communication specialists to deliver against the strategic roadmap.

Foster partnerships: Build strong partnerships within the Chief Data Office and across the bank to align transformation efforts with business objectives.

Track progress and mitigate risks: Oversee the tracking and reporting of initiative progress, identifying risks and issues, and developing mitigation strategies.

Enhance data community engagement: Organize and facilitate internal communications and events to drive an engaged and thriving data community across the bank.

Support change management: Direct and support the implementation of structured change management plans, coordinating participation from subject matter experts across the bank.

Who you are

Effective Leader: You are an engaging and organized people leader excited to support the team to grow and succeed.

Experienced in change initiatives: You have experience with large change initiatives and delivering overarching strategies related to change and communication.

Strategic thinker: You possess the ability to apply thought leadership and complex concepts to refine strategic objectives.

Excellent relationship builder: You have strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders from varied backgrounds.

Adaptable and proactive: You can understand complex issues and adapt quickly to new subject matters and changing circumstances.

Strong planner: You have proven planning skills sufficient to develop project/work plans and coordinate complex initiatives.

Effective communicator: You can convey detailed information clearly and effectively at all levels in the organization.

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, 21st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Effectiveness, Business Processes, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Customer Service, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Relationship Management, Strategic Objectives, Waterfall Model