Project Manager

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.

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What you'll be doing

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 client relationships and provide highly specialized support to the organization, primarily related to the project management process that supports business strategy and objectives. The Project Manager exercises a high degree of independent judgement to develop project plans for projects, including identifying tasks to complete, assigning staff 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. 

How you'll succeed

• Drive successful project execution, ensuring adherence to established processes and deliverables, timely delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• 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.

• Manage project changes and assess their impact on timeline, resources, and budget. Follow change control methodology to minimize disruptions and maintain project schedule.

• 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. 

• 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 success measures and develop 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.

• Conduct periodic project evaluations to identify Lessons Learned and areas for improvement. Implement corrective actions and incorporate feedback into future project planning. 

• This position may have responsibility for supporting the operations of various program initiatives.  

Who you are

• You have minimum 3+ years of project management experience.

• You are a proven Project Manager, preferably in a banking or financial institution, successfully delivering projects using the waterfall methodology. Agile experience is a plus.

• You demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• You possess knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is preferred

• You portray excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• You can influence key stakeholders through well-articulated strategies and benefit driven value statements. 

• You are a curious, creative thinker with a collaborative approach to problem solving. 

• You exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and oral. Ability to communicate complicated matters in a simple, structured way to senior management. 

• You are highly detail oriented and have strong organizational and communication skills.

• You adapt well to fast-paced and changing environment.

• You are curious about the bank, its strategies, its businesses and its people.

• You can build rapport with a variety of stakeholders and team members.

• You possess strong analytical skills; ability to apply logical solutions to business problems

• You positively influence others to achieve the results that are in the best interest of the organization.

• You are proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• You have Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint experience is preferred.

• You have a required college degree.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $95K - $110K for the Chicago, IL 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.

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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

• 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]

• 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-120 S LaSalle St, 11th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

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