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What You’ll Be Doing

The Senior Project Coordinator in Technology is responsible for overseeing the deployment and integration of technical solutions and systems in line with organizational goals and client requirements. This role acts as the central point of coordination between stakeholders, project teams, and technical experts to ensure successful execution, delivery, and adoption of solutions within budget and timeline constraints. The role makes decisions on their own work methods to provide information for resourcing, budgeting, planning, compliance, tracking, and other services that are often requested. The Senior Project Coordinator exercises independent judgement within defined procedures, providing technical guidance to project team members, and engaging subject matter expertise input on behalf of the team. The role works with limited direction to support the development, implementation and maintenance of platforms, processes, procedures and governance models. This role is critical for ensuring seamless technology rollouts and fostering alignment between technical capabilities and business needs. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

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 Coordination – Plan, organize, and manage the implementation of technology projects from initiation to completion.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders, to ensure smooth execution.

• Consolidate and integrate work breakdown structures data into a comprehensive schedule.

• Develop, manage and control schedules by updating and making mitigation decisions and escalating as appropriate to the Project Manager.

• Technical Leadership - Serve as a subject matter expert for the technical implementation process.

• Provide guidance on best practices, system configurations, and technical integrations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve implementation challenges.

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and align project goals.

• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to all parties involved.

• Process Optimization, Governance and Compliance Adhesion:

• Develop and refine implementation methodologies to improve efficiency and scalability.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.

• Ensure thorough documentation of implementation processes and deliverables.

• Quality Assurance: Oversee testing and validation of systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance meet organizational and client expectations.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.

• Monitor progress and proactively address roadblocks or challenges.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 3-4 years of experience in leading complex projects involving system integrations or deployments.

• You have hands on experience monitoring the vital signs of a project, and managing its progress and delivery schedule. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Microsoft Project, or similar project management platforms.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

• It’s an asset if you have 1 year of relevant experience and experience with Agile methodology.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• 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

• 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, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Decision Making, Facilitation, Governance Models, Project Coordination, Project Finances, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.