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What you’ll be doing

As the Director, Program Delivery (Wealth Management) reporting to the Senior Director, Wealth Program Delivery, you will lead the delivery of strategic, high profile, complex initiatives and programs in support of the Global Asset Management strategy. These initiatives can span across the entire organization and require effective relationship building and partnership with key partners who are critical to initiative and program success. You will lead teams of delivery professionals and other experts, some of which will be direct reports and others who will report into the team on a matrix or assignment basis. You will be a strong coach and promote personal and professional development for their direct reports and be an active member of the Delivery Leadership Team. Assignments will change over time, you will be expected to be flexible to support any given assignment within Wealth Management. 

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 

Wealth Project Delivery – Ensure focus on priority outcomes by leading and overseeing effective project management including appropriate change management disciplines to ensure sustainable benefits are realized, delivery costs are optimized, and delivery predictability is transparent. Manage the tracking and reporting of all initiatives throughout the process, managing and escalating risks and issues as appropriate while complying with enterprise standards. Ensure appropriate governance is in place and that decisions are accurately captured and reflected in a central repository for future records management or audit reviews. Apply knowledge of project management methodology and delivery framework including CIBC Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF). Apply understanding of Wealth business and principals along with regulatory requirements.

Relationship Management – Work with experienced business leaders who will empower you to lead projects, develop your capabilities and make things happen. Build strong relationships by working closely and effectively with many stakeholders at all levels across Wealth Management and CIBC. Develop sponsor relationships and accountability. 

People Leadership – Leading a team of experienced project managers. Foster an agile mindset across the team. Maintain a focus on Employee Satisfaction and work with the leadership team to support the maintenance of an environment that fosters personal growth and job satisfaction. Integrity, passion, listening skills, humility and desire to see others succeed. 

Who you are 

You can demonstrate experience. In Program Management, transformation, planning, implementation of complex programs across different business units in the financial services sector. Experience managing and delivering on large complex projects. Strong business acumen, ability to understand interdependencies, and impacts on business. People leadership experience leading and managing a team. PMP certification is a strong asset.

You can demonstrate knowledge. Understanding and knowledge of wealth management and asset management functions a strong asset.

You are a caring and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.

You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. 

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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*, 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

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, French proficiency, 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 12th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Case Development, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Process Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Management Oversight, Quality Management, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge