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 Area Product Owner supports CIBCs goal of being #1 in customer experience by developing and maintain a vision for the product(s) that delivers on iterations to drive Stakeholders product needs that maximize business value.
The Area Product Owner works closely with the CRM Product Owner to align product visions as well as roadmaps. You will work with internal Stakeholders to identify design and prioritize product capabilities and improvements. You will collaborate with other Area Product Owners Data Domain Leads Technical Leads and Developers and third parties to bring the vision to life. This includes understanding the people process technology and data required to execute.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How youll succeed
Own and align the domain vision and roadmap with that of the overall product.
Partner across disciplines to understand convergence with core platform and key initiatives to help drive planning and development.
Manage existing domain backlog and actively lead domain research definition and development for new capabilities and features.
Integrate usability studies prototyping and research into requirements to enhance user satisfaction and ensure a user-driven design.
Work with your aligned business analyst to ensure their user story completeness description acceptance criteria data requirements personas Epic and Initiative alignment.
Create measurable and reportable KPIs to quantify capability and feature value propositions on your roadmap.
Own & resolve risks issues and interdependencies while providing transparency into progress & challenges.
Commitment to share your formal and experiential knowledge with a growing team and organization.
Ability to take on increasing scope and level of responsibilities as this role evolves.
Work with Stakeholders to develop a product vision that satisfies their requirements
Curate user stories and feedback prioritizing work on those with maximum value
Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to determine product development cycles
Manage release plans by monitoring project scope schedule and budget
Support the Scrum Master in facilitating Agile/ Scrum ceremonies and enforcing best practices
Communicate business and stakeholder requirements to the development team and ensure their designs align with the product vision
Ensure each iteration delivers expected result by working closely with the development team to define design accept and adapt features
Serve as the internal/ external subject matter expert on the product and primary contact for product related questions
Demonstrate the product purpose and realization to engage all parties in Sprint at stages of development
Create a positive work environment and be an effective role model by championing CIBCs mission vision and values
Who you are
Successful candidates must exhibit CIBCs values of trust teamwork and accountability
4 years of experience as an Area Product Owner or related experience
4 years of experience developing and executing on product roadmaps required.
4 years business domain experience required.
Experience in the financial services industry ideally Commercial Banking.
1 year of experience with Azure DevOps and/or JIRA
Expert Level of understanding of Agile/ Scrum processes roles and practices
Experience in delivering feature/ functionality in Agile Waterfall and hybrid environments preferred.
Strong communication skills ability to facilitate technical conversations with technical and non-technical stakeholders partners and users preferred.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to encourage motivate and guide team and install collaboration amongst the Scrum Teams
Strong relationship management skills to balance demands of various stakeholders while also being approachable and assertive
Strong business acumen and ability to pick up complex technical concepts easily
Exceptional organizational time management and project management skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams driving the best product and business outcomes.
Knowledge of Build Automation and Deployment Automation tools and techniques recommended
Project management experience considered an asset
At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $145000 - $185000K for the Chicago IL market 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 may also 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) Holidaysand 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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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* 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.
Job Location
IL-120 S LaSalle St 8th FlEmployment Type
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