Sr. Project Coordinator – Cybersecurity, Third-Party and Operational Resilience PMO

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

You will join CIBC’s Cyber Security, Third-Party, and Resilience Project Management Office (PMO) and play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives that enhance cybersecurity, operational resilience, and third-party governance across the bank. Working closely with Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and other stakeholders, you’ll help coordinate a portfolio of projects and manage monthly financials from end to end. Your responsibilities will include supporting project planning, monitoring progress, tracking financials, and facilitating communications to help deliver projects on time and within scope. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience, positioning you for future growth into a Project Manager role.

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 Financials: You will monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will assist with forecasting, variance analysis, and the preparation of financial summaries for management. You will identify and escalate financial risks or discrepancies in a timely manner. Strong Excel knowledge is ideal.

• Project Coordination: You will support Project Managers and/or Scrum Masters throughout all phases of the project management lifecycle. You will assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules and documentation.  You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items and decisions. You will Track project progress, follow up on outstanding items, and help ensure deliverables are met on time.

• Tracking & Reporting: You will prepare regular status reports on project financials, milestones, risks, and issues. You will maintain accurate project files and records in accordance with CIBC Enterprise Delivery Framework to ensure compliance. You will also support change management processes and documentation updates as required.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, preferably with a focus on financial management. You are familiar with project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile) and have experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel and MS Project; experience with Planview is an asset.

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

• You are an adaptable team player. You are adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment, continuously seeking to improve processes and outcomes.

• You are driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one, and 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.

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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*, 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 [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

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