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CIBC Sr. Manager, Release Management in Toronto, Ontario
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 Manager, Release Manager is a professional responsible for managing multiple fast-paced Releases end to end from requirement to deployment and warranty support for EAML Technology department. The role has the below responsibilities:
Coordinate release schedules and activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Development, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Operations.
Develop and maintain release plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
Implement best practices for release management, including version control, change management, and release documentation.
Conduct release readiness reviews, ensuring that all necessary criteria are met before deployment.
Manage the deployment process, including release notes, communication plans, and post-deployment monitoring.
Continuously improve release processes through automation, optimization, and feedback loops.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, providing updates on release progress and resolving any issues or concerns.
Promote an efficient agile release management.
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
Relationship Management – Work closely with Technology and Business stakeholders to develop, test, and implement EAML Releases.
People Leadership – Lead and coach a high performing group team of individuals. Direct, motivate, and develop your team, maximizing their contributions and professional growth. Share knowledge and collaborate to come up with effective solutions to problems.
Agile Mindset – Track and analyze operating environment for EAML Releases and and implement agile practices for efficient delivery in a fast-paced and high performing environment. Work with Technology and Business partners to determine, negotiate, and manage releases to the agreed approaches.
Who you are
You can demonstrate - Experience in Release Management, preferably in Big Data Release Management.- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, such as Agile and DevOps.- Familiarity with AML regulations and compliance requirements is highly desirable.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Business, and/or a related field.
You are a bold and authentic leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. 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.
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 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, French proficiency, 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
Toronto-81 Bay, 15th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Application Testing, Emerging Technologies, People Management, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively
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.