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) CIBC US Region is focused on deepening client relationships by delivering a full range of financial products and services to clients in the US Region. The group provides business strategy and integrated financial services to clients. Being in line with CIBC’s core purpose: to help make our client’s ambitions a reality, the CIBC US offer focuses on integrated relationship management, where Investment Management Trust, Fiduciary, Asset Management, and Wealth Strategies teams work together to deliver customized financial solutions. In addition, CIBC US also offer Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate Financing and Community Banking solutions to clients. **What you'll be doing** The Manager, People Change Management (PCM) is responsible for leading the development and execution of change management strategies and plans to ensure successful adoption of organizational changes. This role involves managing cross-functional OCM teams, leading significant OCM initiatives at the Enterprise/CUSO-wide level, and providing strategic direction to senior leadership. _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** Change Management Strategy + Drives the development and implementation of advanced people change management strategies and plans. + Implements OCM methodologies and tools to ensure consistent application across projects. + Provides strategic direction and best practices to project teams to enhance change adoption. Stakeholder Engagement + Leads stakeholder analysis to identify impacted groups and develop tailored engagement plans. + Drives effective communication and engagement with stakeholder by coordinating with project teams. + Facilitates workshops and meetings to gather feedback and address concerns from stakeholders. Communication and Training + Develops comprehensive communication plans to ensure clear and consistent messaging throughout the change process. + Creates training materials and resources to support stakeholder readiness and capability building. + Delivers training sessions and provides ongoing support to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitoring and Reporting + Tracks progress of change initiatives and identifies areas for improvement. + Reports on change management metrics and outcomes to project teams and senior leadership. + Conducts impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of change management activities. Risk Management + Identifies potential risks and resistance points related to change initiatives. + Develops mitigation strategies to address identified risks and ensure smooth implementation. + Escalates significant risks to senior leadership as necessary. Continuous Improvement + Drives the identification of opportunities to improve change management processes and tools. + Collaborates with the PCM team to share best practices and lessons learned. + Contributes to the development of PCM methodologies and frameworks. Leadership and Mentoring + Leads cross-functional teams and complex projects, managing a team of PCM resources. + Mentors junior team members and provides guidance on change management practices. + Builds strong relationships with stakeholders to foster a positive change culture. **Who you are** + Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field + Prosci Change Management Certification or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) + Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt + Expert in OCM methodologies, theories, and advanced application of OCM principles across projects. + Regularly leads significant OCM initiatives at the Enterprise/CUSO-wide level. + Manages cross-functional OCM teams. + 5 - 8 years of experience with leadership in complex projects. + Strategic decision-maker with significant influence on organizational direction. + Decisions impact multiple departments or projects. + Tackles complex and multi-faceted problems with minimal supervision. + Significant independent judgment and decision-making. + Leads cross-functional teams and complex projects. + High autonomy, proactive in decision-making and leadership. + Drives strategic innovation across multiple OCM disciplines/domains. + Leads the development of creative solutions for complex challenges. At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of **_$145,000K - $160,000K_** 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. _T_ _his positio_ _n does not offer visa sponsorship._ **\#LI-TA** **California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment (https://us.cibc.com/en/about-us/california-consumer-privacy-act-employment.html)** **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, 11th Fl **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 40 **Skills** Change Leadership, Change Management, Change Management Processes, Coaching Leaders, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Deliverables Management, Delivery Management, Initiating Change, Management Reporting, Personal Initiative, Process Improvements, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Transformational Change 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.