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CIBC · 4 months ago

Project Manager, Technology Infrastructure

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

CIBC Bank USA is building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. The Technology Infrastructure Project Manager will oversee and manage technology infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while aligning with the bank's strategic objectives.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Coordinate project activities, tasks, and dependencies to ensure successful execution and delivery

Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate project updates, and manage expectations. Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to ensure alignment and support for project objectives

Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address challenges and obstacles to keep projects on track and within scope

Allocate resources effectively to support project activities and deliverables. Coordinate with resource managers to ensure availability of required personnel and skillsets

Monitor project budget and expenditures, tracking costs and ensuring adherence to financial constraints. Prepare regular reports and updates for stakeholders on project budget status and financial performance

Define and enforce quality standards for project deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Conduct quality reviews and inspections to validate the completeness and accuracy of project outputs

Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and requirements, assessing impacts and obtaining approvals as necessary. Communicate changes effectively to stakeholders and project team members, ensuring understanding and buy-in

Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, schedules, meeting minutes, and status reports. Establish a knowledge repository for lessons learned, best practices, and project artifacts to facilitate future projects. Contribute to the maturation journey of our Technology Operations PMO

Qualification

Technology InfrastructurePMP CertificationProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesMicrosoft ProjectAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on Technology Infrastructure projects, preferably within the banking or financial services industry

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) required

Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and with high quality

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management approaches

Sound understanding of technology infrastructure concepts, including data centers, networks, servers, storage, cloud computing, and cybersecurity

Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planview, JIRA) and collaboration tools for remote team management and communication

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to express oneself and communicate with others verbally; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style, and structure

Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for gaining the cooperation and support of others, for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner

Ability to navigate various Technology Operations & Application Development teams across multiple initiatives to identify & where appropriate resolve issues, dependencies, conflicts, and then efficiently drive key work

Ability to work cross-functionally with Internal business partners and CIBC lines of businesses and their leadership teams, partner teams and centers of excellence

Continuous learner who feels fulfillment in the growth of others and is excited to contribute to the deepening of delivery leadership within CIBC Tech Ops PMO