Program Director, Enterprise Programs

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

As a Program Director, Enterprise Programs, you will manage CIBC-wide strategic programs that will increase profitability, enhance client experience, and drive operational efficiency and productivity improvement.  The enterprise-wide programs have high impact and high complexity over multiple years and span multiple lines of business representing a significant spend to the organization. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you’ll be focused on business outcomes, forging business partnerships, effectively managing risks & business value and leveraging relationships to promote connectivity throughout the Programs.

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

• Program Management and Program Financial Expertise – You have delivery experience in large, enterprise-wide transformational initiatives and knowledge of and experience with tools and techniques for planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling projects. Specific focus on accountability for financial management, schedule management and management of change.
• Stakeholder Management – Previous experience establishing and maintaining stakeholder and sponsor relationships across Business and Technology. Contact with and demonstrated ability to influence executives and management within CIBC. Able to take initiative on the preparation of clear, concise and compelling executive presentations.
• Creative Problem Solving – Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, understand business context quickly and connect the dots. Must be comfortable operating at a strategic level and also driving into detail as needed, and back. Continuous improvement is part of your DNA.
• Matrix Management – Must have strong impact through influence skills and experience working in a matrix environment in a large program. Should be able to form strong relationships at all levels, and partner with other teams to get deliverables done.

Who you are:

• You have an ability to orchestrate activities across multiple workstreams simultaneously, identify linkages and priorities and ensure resolution of risks and issues. Influence without authority and work within a complex matrix environment. Manage parallel activities, deadlines and priorities effectively.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your actions and outcomes.
• You know how to manage schedule and budget in a matrixed environment. You can work with workstreams to strengthen and pressure-test their plans and budgets. You can take initiative on the preparation of integrated plans and other key program level deliverables.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best.
• You have a strong understanding in program delivery. A delivery professional with 10+ years of successfully running end-to-end strategic programs. Professional designation in program or project management is an asset
• You are purpose driven. You bring your real self to work and you do what you do to help make clients ambitions real. You are an authentic leader who is passionate about team building, developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.

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.

• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• 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.

What You Need To Know

• 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.
• 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]

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 14th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Program Financial Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Management