Job Description

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's 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 you'll be doing
As a member of the Equity Markets Technology team, the Project Manager, IT is responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of highly complex, strategic technology projects and governance initiatives. This includes comprehensive planning, advanced reporting, financial management, and ensuring the alignment of project outcomes with CIBC's business objectives. The Project Manager, IT applies analytical approaches to problem-solving, establishes and maintains relationships with clients, senior management, and project teams, and provides executive-level status updates and progress reports to stakeholders to effectively manage expectations related to scope, timeline, and regulatory constraints.
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 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
How you'll succeed

• Project Management - Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
• Delivery Focused - Work closely with internal partners to determine, negotiate and manage projects to the agreed upon timeline. Monitor finances identify opportunities for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions. Under your leadership implement projects in a timely fashion that are of high quality, low cost and on budget.
• Project Coordination - Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. 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.
• Relationships - Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate at least 4+ years of progressive IT project management experience, including at least 2 years in capital markets or financial services technology. Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, forecasting, and budgeting for large-scale initiatives. Proven track record managing enterprise-level, cross-portfolio projects in a matrixed environment. Advanced experience with waterfall and agile methodologies, deep knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC), and hands-on expertise with project management and issue management tools such as Planview, Confluence, and JIRA.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a clever idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• 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.
Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 15th Floor
Employment Type Regular
Weekly Hours 37.5
Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Client Service, Deliverables Management, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Planning, Technical Knowledge, Work Collaboratively

Skills Required