Project Manager, IT
CIBCWe’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
As a Project Manager IT within our Enterprise Payment Technology team, you’ll play a crucial role in leading technology projects that enhance and support CIBC’s payment solutions. In this role, you’ll manage project goals, resource requirements, and costs, ensuring that all milestones are completed according to established timelines and budgets. You’ll proactively identify risks and issues that could impact project delivery and collaborate with your team and management to develop solutions that keep projects on track. By executing personalized project plans and maintaining open communication, you’ll help drive innovation in payment technology and deliver value to our clients and stakeholders. Your ability to build strong relationships with both your team and management will be key to ensuring informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How you'll succeed
Project Execution: Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of payment technology projects, ensuring goals are achieved within scope, time, and budget constraints. You will be responsible for tracking project milestones and deliverables, making sure they are completed as scheduled, and reporting progress to leadership. Develop and execute project plans that balance budget, time, and risk, customized to fit your team’s strengths and working style
Risk and Issue Management: Identify potential risks or issues early, and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success. You will be expected to actively identify and manage risks in alignment with CIBC’s risk culture, escalating concerns as needed and collaborating with your team to develop solutions that keep projects on track .
Stakeholder Relationship Building: Foster strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders, management, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication. Your ability to build trust and rapport will ensure everyone is informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle .
Milestone Monitoring: Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely completion and providing regular updates to leadership. You will use your organizational skills to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver results in a dynamic environment . Tailored Project Planning: Develop and execute project plans that balance budget, time, and risk, customized to fit your team’s strengths and working style.
Who you are
You have extensive project management experience. You have at least 3+ years of experience leading technology projects, ideally within financial services or payment technology. You are adept at managing project goals, resource requirements, and costs.
You’re technically proficient. You are an expert with Office Productivity tools, including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and can communicate clearly with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
You’re a relationship builder. You excel at building trust and rapport with stakeholders, management, and project teams, ensuring everyone is informed and engaged.
You’re organized and proactive. You anticipate challenges, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver results in a dynamic environment.
You have relevant education and credentials. You hold a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Business, or a related field. PMP certification and experience working in financial institutions are considered assets.
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, 11th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Collaboration, Financial Products, Leading Project Teams, Prioritization, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Teamwork