Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Chicago, United States - CIBC

Description

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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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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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

+ 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 identifysuccess 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.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS **:**

+ Be the liaison between business units, technology teams, and support teams.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

+ As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls. **?**

CONDUCT & CULTURE RISK

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leaderships identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments.? We all are accountable for managing risk.

As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes:

+ Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls

+ At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Banks strategic goals

+ Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements

+ Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings

+ Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channelsidentified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBCs policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls

+ Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders

+ Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBCs reputation as a leading financial institution

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

+ Minimum of 3 years of project management experience.

+ Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a banking or financial institution, successfully delivering projects using the waterfall methodology. Agile experience is a plus.

+ Strong knowledge and understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

+ Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is preferred

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Ability to influence key stakeholders through well-articulated strategies and benefit driven value statements.

+ Curious, creative thinker with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and oral. Ability to communicate complicated matters in a simple, structured way to senior management.

+ Be highly detail oriented and have strong organizational and communication skills.

+ Adapts well to fast-paced and changing environment.

+ Curious about the bank, its strategies, its businesses and its people.

+ Ability to build rapport with a variety of stakeholders and team members.

+ Strong analytical skills; ability to apply logical solutions to business problems

+ Ability to positively influence others to achieve the results that are in the best interest of the organization.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

+ Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint experience preferred.

+ College degree required.

OTHER DESIGNATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS / ACCREDITATIONS

+ Project management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or Agile certifications is a plus.

SPECIFY ANY ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PREFERENCES

+ N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

+ This role operates within a normal office environment.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

__ Frequent

__ Occasional

_X_ No

**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 Mailbox.careers-

+ 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.

**Job Location**

IL-120 S LaSalle St, 5th Fl

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Weekly Hours**

40

**Skills**

Presentation Preparations, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork