Project Manager, IT

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As a member of CIBC's team, the Project Manager, IT is responsible for managing day-to-day project activities of complex projects, ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered to as per technology's project performance standards. The role demonstrates initiative to initiate projects, conduct feasibility studies, prepare business cases, and analyze and document complex data and processes to provide estimates of work effort and duration for projects.

The Project Manager, IT, uses independent judgment to determine methods and approaches to work, utilizing the project tracking system to manage project reviews and prepare and distribute project status, updates, and progress reports to project stakeholders. In addition, the role acts as a resource integrator for their area, managing stakeholder expectations related to the project scope and timeline constraints.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Therefore, details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed during your interview.

• Project Management
  - Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs.
• Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice in the project.
• Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
• Collaboration
  - Help internal partners make informed decisions about developing programs, products, and services.
• Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal.
• Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Project Coordination
  - Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them.
• Monitor milestones; ensure they're completed according to timelines and budgets.
• Then, execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.
• Communication and Persuasion
  - Share ideas, build consensus, and write impactfully.
• Chair meetings and Relationships
  - Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.
• Leadership
  - For those candidates with significant experience, train and mentor colleagues.

You can demonstrate at least 3-5 years of experience in project management, ideally within the financial services or technology industry. You have managed cross-portfolio projects in a matrix environment. You have experience with waterfall and agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC). You have experience with Microsoft Projects as well. You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.

It's an asset if you have your PMP designation. You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and how you work 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.

As a result, you can quickly adapt to new tools and trends. 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. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program*
• Defined benefit pension plan*
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
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