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The Senior Project Manager is a seasoned expert responsible for the delivery of highly complex projects from end to end including initiation, requirement gathering, design, construction, testing, implementation and closure. The role works with minimal direction on complex projects, providing expert level knowledge of project management principles, standards, and business consulting through considerable project delivery experience. The Senior Project Manager uses significant latitude to control projects, conduct status reviews, provide business guidance, identify any deviations to the project plan, and recommend corrective action to mitigate potential issues. The role analyzes situations and data to prepare and deliver executive level presentations to keep management informed of project status, changes, and milestone achievements.  Their primary goal is to ensure that projects are delivered successfully, meeting the defined goals and stakeholder expectations. Effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills are crucial for a project manager to coordinate team members and stakeholders effectively.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop detailed project plans, define scope, objectives, tasks, and deliverables for each phase of the project.
• Identify, allocate and manage project resources, including personnel and budget, to ensure efficient project execution.
• Create and manage project schedules, setting realistic timelines and milestones. Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and take proactive measures to keep projects on track.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Implement effective risk management practices to minimize potential issues and ensure project success.  Facilitate the escalation and resolution of issues.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, and senior management. Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and risks, including periodic Steering Committee meetings, where required.
• Ensure project deliverables meet predefined standards and specifications.
• Manage project scope changes and assess their impact on timeline, resources, and budget. Follow change control methodology to minimize disruptions and maintain project schedule.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, managing their expectations and ensuring their involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, change requests and all other project artifacts. Generate regular reports to update management on project progress and key performance indicators, where applicable.
• Conduct periodic project evaluations to identify Lessons Learned and areas for improvement. Implement corrective actions and incorporate feedback into future project planning. 
• The position will provide consulting expertise and project management for specific strategic initiatives that are critical to the business success.
• Participate in the development of programs, tools or services by assessing the impact, effectiveness and feasibility of proposed changes.
• Work with business partners to identify performance measurement needs and development of potential solutions to address emerging needs.
• Provide a focused effort on ensuring delivery of solutions managed in a client-centric environment.
• Work with stakeholders to schedule and facilitate meetings.
• Create status reports, meeting minutes, and presentations.
• Maintain up-to-date risks, actions, issues, and decisions logs.
• Track follow-ups, ensuring that the teams adhere to the project management approach and expectations. 
• This position may have responsibility for supporting the operations of various program initiatives.  

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS (Legal, Compliance, External, etc.):

• Be the liaison between business units, technology teams, and support teams.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.  
• As a manager of people, this job must ensure all employees within the business unit comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.

AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS 

As a manager of people, this job has the authority to assign tasks to employees within their span of control, select individuals for hire, assess individual performance, make employee compensation decisions and take disciplinary measures up to and including termination.

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, 10th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Business Requirements, Business Strategies, Change Management, Deliverables Management, IT Process Improvement, Leadership, Management Reporting, Operational Efficiency, Operations Support, Project Planning, Strategic Objectives, Teamwork, Waterfall Model