Program Director, Strategic Initiatives

Job description

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)

**What you'll be doing**

Experienced Director, Strategic Initiatives who will be a leader on the Strategic Initiatives handling multi-year program management.

Strategic initiatives are not business-as-usual operations; they are major strategic programs that create impactful outcomes.

The Director, Strategic Initiatives will be a proactive leader and will work closely with business stakeholders and have ownership and accountability for the successful implementation of various initiatives.

This leader will work to ensure solutions are fit for business needs by serving as a trusted partner to key businesses.

This position will be a Managing Director of CIBC Bank USA.

_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**

+ The position will provide consulting expertise and program management for specific strategic initiatives that are deemed critical to the business’ success.



+ Participate in the development of programs, tools or services by assessing the impact, effectiveness and feasibility of proposed changes

+ Work with business partners to identify performance measurement needs and development of potential solutions to address emerging needs

+ Provide a focused effort on ensuring delivery of solutions are managed in a client-centric environment

+ Provide leadership and expertise, particularly with regard to the identification of key issues, creation of novel business solutions and project plans.

+ Facilitate senior leadership engagement in Steering Committees and program governance

+ Determine skills needed, roles needed and organization of project teams

+ Facilitate the escalation and resolution of issues

+ Establish methodologies and assign responsibility for tracking priorities, issues, risks, and tasks of projects within portfolio

+ Prepare budgets, bids, contracts, and funding requests

+ Manage and monitor contracts related to project portfolio

+ Foster a culture of risk management within active programs

+ Lead and ensure effective change management practices.

Ability to break down barriers and build consensus among project team members.

+ Use critical reasoning while working on projects and ensure projects stay within budget and aredelivered on time

**Who you are**

+ Effective leadership capabilities with strong people management and development skills

+ 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

+ Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across functions and borders

+ Adapts well to fast-paced and changing environment.

+ Promotes teamwork and creates focus around what is important, is approachable and viewed as a partner

+ Minimum of 10 years prior Program and Project Management experience, in support of the financial services industry

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office

+ College Degree required

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.

This role has an expected salary range of $175K - $225K for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.

The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component.

CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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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*, 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, 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**

IL-120 S LaSalle St

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Weekly Hours**

40

**Skills**

Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Client Service, Communication, Consulting, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvements, Process Management, Professional Presentation

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.

Required Skill Profession

Other General