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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 you'll be doing

As a Sr. Program Coordinator, Enterprise Programs, you’ll be part of the Chief Administrative Office group. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that project control procedures and standards are executed end to end in a project lifecycle across a wide range of large-scale strategic programs that are cross-organizational. You’ll work closely with the Program Director, Project Managers, and core business and PMO members to ensure program governance processes are effectively managed, program work artifacts are appropriately leveraged and practices adhered to across our programs. Through this work you get more exposure to the inner workings of Enterprise Program PMOs and large scale Program Management as a discipline. 

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote

How you’ll succeed 

• Program Coordination – You will work with the Program Director and other team members throughout all phases of the Program Management lifecycle.  You will perform Program Control functions within the program PMO and provide technical, administrative guidance & support on key program artifacts (e.g. Financials, Program and Project Schedules, Change Request, Business Case support, etc.)  Assist to develop, manage, and control schedules by making continuous updates, escalating issues when necessary.  Proactively identify, capture & communicate key program activities including anything that will take workstreams off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. 
• Tracking & Reporting –  You will track progress on milestones, response/resolution plans, change requests, issues & risks.  You process information with a high degree of accuracy with attention to the details.  Coordinate flow & management of documents for team and perform updates/reviews as required (using tools such as CIBC AI, SharePoint, Planview, Shared drive).  You have good time management skills.  Assist or lead the preparation of high quality, and compelling materials for various team and management meetings as required.  
• Communication –  Develop compelling presentation materials to report Program status and support executive discussion and decision making.  Ability to produce a variety of business documents with clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation.  
• Collaboration – Work closely with teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.  

 
Who you are: 

• You are a team player. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.  
• You demonstrate curiosity and critical thinking through asking insightful questions and raising potential problems.  
• You can demonstrate 1-3 years of experience in managing different facets of a project as a Project Analyst or Project Coordinator.  You understand project financial management, schedules and change request management.  Experience with large cross-organizational programs is an asset.
• You are purpose driven. You bring your real self to work and you do what you do to help make clients ambitions real.  
• You're a certified professional It’s an asset if you have a PMP designation, or are in progress of obtaining.  
• 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 [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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, 14th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Prioritization, Process Improvements, Progress Monitoring, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Scope Development, Workforce Planning