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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What** **you’ll** **be doing** As the Director, IT Project Management, you ‘ll be joining CIBC’s Shared Platform Technology team to manage the delivery of a portfolio of innovative projects. You’ll be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects across multiple business/technology units, developing and implementing project management standards, methodologies and best practices. You will be required to use your solid technical knowledge to create, adopt and deliver business initiatives through all phases of the delivery cycle leading a team of full-time employees and contingent workers through a mixture of Waterfall and Agile methodologies. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most_ _optimal_ _for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work,_ _you’ll_ _be on-site full-time_ _._ _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** + **Strategic Development & Execution -** Manage the day-to-day project or Program activities of highly complex project(s), in an inter-related strategic program following Technology’s project performance standards. Perform high tactical business planning and return on investment analysis. Initiate, plan, execute, control and close out the program or project with an emphasis on project inter-dependency management. Establish department policies and procedures. We must ensure that all necessary risk assessments and risk assessment processes are carried out at the appropriate time. Must ensure projects for which they are responsible meet the requirements of CIBC’s standards, policies, and procedures. + **Relationship Management -** Maintain relationships with business management to identify technology needs and align application services to support those needs. Establish and maintain stakeholder, client and senior management relationships. Mentor sponsors and senior management. + **Strong Leadership -** Be a bold and authentic leader who is passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. Direct, motivate, develop and manage performance of the management team and key staff. **Who you are** + **You can** **demonstrate** **10 years of** **experience** of working experience in IT Project Management and 5 years of working experience in people leadership role. + You have a proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional projects successfully. + You have a strong understanding of project management methodologies + You have prior experience in delivery of projects using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid SDLC. + You bring exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. + You possess a PMP, PgMP or other relevant certifications is preferred + **It is an asset if** you have previous experience working on Integration related Projects. Must have previous experience establishing and maintaining stakeholder and sponsor relationships and you have experience in integration projects and keen interest in architecture and high-level design + **You embrace and champion change.** You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. + **You’re** **driven by collective success.** 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. Must have the ability to encourage, motivate and guide individuals and teams in learning and improving effectiveness + **Your influence makes an impact.** You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. + **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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + 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, 22nd Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business Planning, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Leadership, Project Delivery, Project Management, Strategic Management, Technical Knowledge, Work Collaboratively At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.