Project Coordinator, Technology Infrastructure

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 member of CIBC’s team, the Senior Project Coordinator, IT is responsible for tracking, monitoring, and following up on requests for information received by a team. The role makes decisions on their work methods to provide information for resourcing, budgeting, planning, compliance, tracking, and other services that are often requested. The Senior Project Coordinator, IT exercises independent judgment 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 technology platforms, processes, procedures, and governance models.

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 during your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Coordination – Support Project Managers throughout all project management lifecycle phases. Develop, manage and control schedules by updating, making mitigation decisions, and escalating as appropriate to the Project Manager.

• Tracking & Reporting – Track progress and make recommendations on response plans for risks, resolution plans for issues, and results on action items and make decisions on required escalations.

• Project Financials – Track and reconcile financials, ensure resolution of anomalies, update and reconcile latest estimates, ensure actuals to plan, and make escalating recommendations as appropriate.

• Portfolio Support - Maintain resource information that enables resource capacity planning and other portfolio support operations that enable project delivery.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 3-5 years of experience managing all facets of a project as a Senior IT Project Coordinator. You have hands-on experience creating project artifacts and supporting Project Managers during the project management lifecycle.  You have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project and strong written and verbal communication skills. In addition, you have strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle and enterprise development concepts.

• You’re driven by personal and collective success. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to accomplish a shared goal.  You thrive when you’re empowered to facilitate, go above and beyond and deliver results.

• 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 authentic self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $ $85,000 - $100,000 for the Chicago 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.”

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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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-Chicago, 70 W Madison St Fl 10

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Facilitation, Project Coordination, Project Finances, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Work Collaboratively