Sr. 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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You'll Be Doing

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.

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 in our Chicago, IL office anywhere between one to three days a week. 

How You'll Succeed

• 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.  

Who You Are

• You have minimum 5 years of project management experience.

• You are a proven Project Manager, preferably in a banking or financial institution, successfully delivering complex projects.

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

• You are knowledgeable about the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• You portray effective leadership capabilities with strong people management and development skills. 

• You have the ability to 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 are able to build rapport with a variety of stakeholders and team members.

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

• You have have experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.

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

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

• You have a required college degree.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $130K - $160K 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, Deliverables Management, End-to-End Testing, Leadership, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Strategic Business Consulting