Senior It Project Manager

Description:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will join the Strategic Initiatives Delivery team within Architecture, Data & Analytics to manage delivery of medium to large scale projects working collaboratively with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical resources. This is an exciting role within a highly visible area of the bank and you will be primarily leading AI Governance and initiatives , you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing strategies to ensure ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within our organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policies, guidelines, and procedures that align with regulatory standards and ethical principles. Your role will involve assessing risks, managing compliance, and driving initiatives to promote transparency and accountability in AI development and deployment throughout the organization. You will work with various stakeholders to understand the strategic direction of the bank and support the delivery with large scale budgets.

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 Management – Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.

• Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor, your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.

• Project Coordination – Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they are completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.

• Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and

• Relationships – Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.

• Leadership – For those candidates with extensive experience, training, and mentoring colleagues.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate at least five years of experience in project management, preferably managing AI Governance initiatives. You lead the AI governance & subsequent change management activities. You have experience with project management and issue management tools like Planview, ServiceNow, and JIRA. It is an asset of you come from Financial Services Industry.

• 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 embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a clever idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

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