Project Manager, AI Enablement at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, CA

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 within Enterprise Digital & AI Enablement Delivery is a seasoned expert responsible for overseeing the day to day project activities of complex projects of a tactical nature, ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered as per CIBC’s project performance standards. The role works with minimal direction, applying deep knowledge in their field of expertise to manage the delivery of project management best practices and processes including reporting, project planning, and support activities. In this role you will use significant latitude in determining objectives and leads employees in the development of analytical approaches, while establishing and maintaining client, senior management and project manager relationships. In addition, the role provides status updates and progress reports to project stakeholders to manage expectations related to scope and timeline constraints. 

 

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. 

 

How You’ll Succeed  

 

• Project Lifecycle - Initiate, plan, execute, control and close project(s) of a tactical nature, with an emphasis on managing AI projects.  Incorporating project management standards, processes, and procedures in support of continuous improvement activities. 
• Stakeholder Management - Act as business liaison partner with business sponsor and stakeholders to develop the business case and provide input on tactical direction. Participate in vendor evaluation and selection process by providing recommendations based on subject matter expertise. 
• Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.
• Compliance - Must ensure projects for which they are responsible meet the requirements of CIBC’s standards, policies, and procedures.  
• Risk Management - Must ensure that all necessary risk assessments and risk assessment processes are carried out at the appropriate time (Architecture, Governance, Security Threat Risk Assessment, Operational Gating). Act as conduit between internal business partners and external partners/vendors who provide critical solutions and services to ensure project milestones and objectives are met.

 

Who You Are 

 

• You are an experienced professional. Have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. 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 are experienced in Business Case Justification with clear knowledge of the approaches, tools and techniques for justifying a project by identifying cost, benefits, opportunities and threats.
• You are familiar with the process for evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components in line with organization’s business needs and architectural principles. 
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard and by surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. 
• You thrive in teams establishing relationships. Believing getting it done together drives innovation. You take ownership with an entrepreneurial mindset that builds solutions, focusing on what matters; leveraging data to drive decisions 
• You do what is right, working with integrity and speaking out when needed. You share your humanity, building a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone 
• 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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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, 16th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Quality, Data Security, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Infrastructure Engineering, Microsoft Azure Cloud Services