Head of US Corporate & Employee Technology at CIBC Bank

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.comHead of US Corporate & Employee TechnologyAs a member of our US Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation (US TI&I) team, you’ll enable the continuous transformation of our Bank by accelerating the shift to digital, strengthening operational resilience, simplifying what we do, improving CIBC's speed to market and protecting our Bank's assets
You’ll work with teams work to maximize the investment in resources and technology while building an appropriate balance between high-touch client service and our fiduciary responsibility to protect CIBC, our clients, and our shareholders from undue risk.CIBC is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join the US Technology Organization as the Head of Corporate & Employee Technology
In this critical leadership role, reporting to the US Region CIO, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and overseeing the successful delivery of software supporting Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Fraud and Operations through innovative and secure engineering practices
The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in designing and developing distributed systems, cloud technologies, managing engineering teams, and integrating SaaS solutions
Previous experience in commercial banking and/or the financial services industry is preferred.Responsibilities:Develop a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business goals to prioritize capital investment and ensure technology capabilities keep pace with business growth and expectations.Lead and manage the Corporate & Employee Technology team, providing strategic direction and guidance to ensure the successful delivery of software and projects to meet business demands.Oversee the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing and deployment, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to understand business needs, identify opportunities for innovation, provide strategic guidance on technology solutions and align technology efforts with business goals and priorities.Apply cross-functional technical expertise and business knowledge, ensuring the use of industry best practices and emerging technologies.Manage and mentor a diverse team of software engineers, testers, project managers, and application support engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment and promoting professional and technical skills growth and development.Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring successful delivery of contracted services and driving vendor performance.Drive the development of complex, proprietary applications, overseeing the design and implementation of innovative solutions to meet business requirements.Ensure application stability, reliability and security, with a focus on client needs and expectations.Monitor and manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices and provide recommendations for technology advancements and process improvements.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field, *OR* extensive relevant experienceExtensive experience in software engineering application development, focus on Azure and/or .NET preferred.Extensive experience developing applications and designing scalable, secure and high-performance distributed systemsProven experience managing large software engineering teams, including performance management, coaching and mentoringExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence at all levels of the organizationProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results with tight deadlinesStrong understanding of the software development life cycle, including agile methodologiesSolid understanding of financial services industry standards, regulations and compliance requirements (preferred)What CIBC OffersAt 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 conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC 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 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 LocationIL-70 W Madison St, 10th FlEmployment TypeRegularWeekly Hours40SkillsApplication Development, Coaching, Decision Making, Enterprise Technologies, Leadership, Long Term Planning, People Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical Architecture, Waterfall Project ManagementSummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time