Business Project Manager, Project Delivery

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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 youll be doing

The Modernization & Enablement team drives business delivery and process improvement to enhance efficiency and support strategic growth across the organization. As the Business Project Manager you will be joining CIBCs Infrastructure Project Delivery team with focus on delivery impacting Operations (Retail Account Services Client Account Management and Capital Markets Commercial Banking Wealth Management Operations and Retail Payment Services).You will work closely with others and manage a portfolio of projects from end-to-end. You will lead teams of stakeholders and business partners to ensure projects of all sizes are completed in line with the teams scope budget quality and timeline following CIBCs Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF). You will use your expertise in project management and people change management (PCM) methodologies to make recommendations for continuous improvements on all project plans.

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 month on-site while other days will be remote. This is subject to change based on business and project requirements.

How Youll Succeed

• Project Management Expertise: You have 3 - 5 years of experience successfully running end-to-end strategic projects and change management in fast paced environment with a willingness to learn and grow. Leverage understanding of project management principles approaches and change management in the delivery of projects. Work with Sponsors Business & Technology leads to initiate program/project structure & workstreams by supporting the development of project plans status reporting interdependencies governance objectives success criteria benefits management approach scope requirements project financials defining resource requirements and other related program tasks.

• Project Leadership:Proactively identify risks that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. Monitor milestones and ensure theyre completed according to timelines and budgets. Develop execute and track a project plan that is personalized for your teams preferred mix of quality time and cost.

• Relationship Management: Build ongoing partnerships with key clients and business partners. Collaborate and develop informed decisions and plans with program/project partners as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.

• People Change Management - Lead and manage the People Change Management components of the project by incorporating change management methodologies into planning integration and execution practices to ensure smooth transition towards the desired end state

• Communication: Calibrate work progress status and participate in the negotiation and influence business partners to ensure alignment of initiatives and individual deliverables across dependent initiatives.

Who You Are

• Youre motivated by collective success: You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• Youre 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 care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.

• You know that details matter: You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You embrace and champion change:Youll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

• Youre a certified professional: You have current accreditation and good standing PMP designation (asset) or in the process of achieving you have proficient verbal written and presentation skills.

• 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

• 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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