Director, Program Manager

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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 Youll Be Doing

The Internal Audit (IA) mandate is to provide independent objective assurance that the Banks system of internal controls for risk management and governance processes as designed and represented by management is adequate and functioning effectively. Internal Audit also provides specialist direction on enterprise security protection and investigation programs.

The Strategic Transformation Office (STO) within Internal Audit is a small high functioning team dedicated to accelerating strategic focus areas driving material improvements in audit execution and ultimately contributing to the organizations long-term value creation and stakeholder engagement.

As the Director Project Management in the STO you will play a pivotal individual contributor role in advancing these objectives. You will be responsible for governance reporting benefits management and communication ensuring progress is tracked visible and aligned with organizational priorities.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote

How Youll Succeed

• Governance & Reporting: You will establish robust governance structures and reporting processes to ensure transparency accountability and informed decision-making. You will track and monitor project progress analyze metrics and provide recommendations to executive management.
• Benefits Management: You will define and track the realization of project benefits ensuring that outcomes are measurable communicated and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Change Management: You will develop and implement change management strategies including communication training and resistance management plans to support successful adoption of transformation initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders facilitate collaboration and ensure open communication channels to resolve issues and drive project success.
• Continuous Improvement: You will identify process inefficiencies recommend enhancements and promote a culture of continuous improvement within Internal Audit.

Who You Are

• You have proven project management skills with a track record of managing and tracking multiple complex projects through all lifecycle stages (initiation planning execution closure) preferably within financial services. You are adept at project governance benefits tracking resource coordination and risk management
• You bring experience in leading change management initiatives including stakeholder engagement communication planning and mitigation of people risks.
• You can demonstrate an understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements pertinent to operational processes. Its an asset if you possess a solid understanding of CIBCs Internal Audit processes procedures and guidelines.
• You excel at analyzing complex problems synthesizing information and making data-driven decisions. You notice details others may miss and use critical thinking to inform your recommendations.
• You understand the importance of relationships and networks. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard and facilitating collaboration across teams and levels.
• You embrace innovative solutions and evolving technologies adapting quickly to new tools and trends.
• 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 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

• 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.

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