Technical Project Manager

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What youll be doing

As a member of the US Data CRM and Platform Technology team the Technical Project Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day project activities of highly technical projects under the data engineering CRM technology and BI technology organization. You will ensure project control procedures and policies are adhered to as per technologys project performance standards. This role will work closely with other tech PMs engineering teams and auditors to prepare business cases and analyze and document complex data and collect artifacts necessary for special projects and audit-related requirements. The Technical Project Manager uses independent judgment to determine methods and approaches to work utilizing the project tracking system to manage project reviews and prepare and distribute project status updates and progress reports to project addition the role acts as a resource integrator for their area managing stakeholder expectations related to the project scope and timeline constraints.

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 2 days per week on-site at our Chicago location while other days may be remote.

How youll succeed

• Project Management: Planning tracking and driving the technology deliverables in support of the projects worked on by the US Data and CRM Technology team. Outline project goals terms of reference resource requirements and costs. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan. Monitor milestones; ensure they are completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget time and risk.

• Audit Planning and Execution:Develop and execute audit plans for technical projects. Conduct fieldwork and reporting of assurance and advisory engagements. Identify and evaluate risks and controls in business processes

• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:Ensure adherence to financial regulatory requirements audits and compliance standards relevant to technology initiatives. Collect and provide artifacts to auditors within tight timeframes.

• Risk Management:Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact project success. Develop recommendations to improve the control environment

• Collaboration:Work closely with other technical project managers and engineering teams to coordinate meetings collect data and information and providing guidance and support for compliance and audit requests.

• Communication and Leadership Skills:Provide training and mentoring colleagues in project governance and controls. Assisting developers and engineers with identifying required technologies and services for intended technology solutions. Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners. Possess excellent communication skills to interact build consensus with internal and external teams and stakeholders across all lines of business

Who you are

• You possess 7 years of technical project management experience with recent experience within the banking or financial services industry.

• Strong knowledge of financial regulatory requirements compliance standards project governance and reporting for highly technical initiatives.

• Managed cross-portfolio projects in a matrix environment.

• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Experience collecting artifacts and documenting project findings for regular audits.

• Must have dashboard reporting experience preferably with Tableau and Excel.

• Experience with project management and issue management tools like Planview ServiceNow and JIRA.

• Understanding of technical project processes navigating blockers intakes and identifying and mitigating technical risks.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Project management experience for data engineering Salesforce BI APIM and/or Cloud

• Power BI and reporting automation experience.

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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $120000- $140000 based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees 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.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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

• 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.

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