The Project Manager is a seasoned professional responsible for managing projects of medium complexity, including day-to-day project management of the scope, schedule, cost, quality of projects, analysis, data collection and summarization of findings. The role applies strategic leadership skills and technical expertise to manage cross-functional relationships and provide highly specialized support to the credit risk management organization. Coordination efforts are focused on project management that supports organizational change, remediation, and risk process improvement strategies and objectives. The Project Manager exercises a high degree of independent judgement to develop project plans for projects, including identifying tasks to complete, assigning and acquiring partner resources, and coordinating the delivery of outputs. The role provides leadership to a team, supporting the development of business cases, outlining project goals, and providing terms of reference, resource requirements, and a detailed cost-benefit analysis.

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 3-4 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. Help create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
• Teamwork - Help internal partners make informed conclusions about the development of programs, products, and services. Work closely with teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Project coordination - Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to course correct. Monitor milestones with accountable owners, and ensure they're completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that is personalized for your team's preferred mix of quality, time, and cost.

Who You Are

• You embrace and advocate change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You are technology savvy and AI capable. Many projects and programs utilize modeling and AI tools to enhance process and data visibility, so familiarity with these tools is required.
• You're inspired by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You have a degree/diploma in Business and/or a related field of study. It's an asset if you have your MBA or PMP Designation.
• You're can demonstrate experience in People Change Management methodology, principles, and tools.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $135,000 - $145,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee's needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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*, 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

• 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, 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
IL-Chicago, 120 S LaSalle St Fl 8

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
40

Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Client Service, Continual Improvement Process, Deliverables Management, Leadership, New Program Development, Project Management, Project Management Process, Project Planning, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge