Senior Consultant, IT Asset Management

at  CIBC

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 the Senior Consultant, Infrastructure Technology Asset Management you will be responsible for establishing and implementing industry best practices for managing the Bank’s technology assets. You will be accountable for ensuring ongoing ITAM compliance though a pro-active program that you will enhance with more robust controls, processes and documentation standards.
You will be managing the end-to-end Asset Management Lifecycle and implement new processes and tools to minimize the financial, operational and reputational risk for CIBC. Your experience in previously leading an Enterprise ITAM program will enable you to broaden the scope of the CIBC ITAM program and improve processes and artifact standards. You will work closely with your team, our vendors and key internal stakeholders to build a robust and effective strategy for ensuring ongoing compliance and maximizing CIBC contractual and financial benefits.
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

• Leadership – You will work with the broader team to set goals and motivate the teams to achieve them. You can identify and remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful completion of team activities and key initiative deliverables. Maintain a strong communication network with the team, providing coaching and regular updates and direction on key objectives, priorities, business initiatives and performance standards.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking- Knowledge of data, tools and techniques for effective use of a broad range of factors, assumptions and perspectives when solving problems. Structured problem-solving skills are essential to this role to reach the root cause for both common client issues and larger systemic challenges; engage vendor partners as necessary; Identify issues and provide guidance or documentation.
• Risk Management & Industry Knowledge- Ensure the appropriate Governance is followed and adhered to for all business processes. Keep abreast of the industry knowledge, innovations and advancements in business practices and technologies.
• Relationship Management – Work closely with your team, key stakeholders across the organization and our external partners to deliver on key objectives and deliverables.
• Interpersonal Relations – You have excellent communication skills and can communicate clearly and concisely to partners in all levels of the organization. You can use various strategies to influence others and build support for process improvement recommendations.
• Problem solving – You can develop creative solutions and new ways of thinking about issues and opportunities. Listen, ask questions, and put yourself in the client’s shoes. Act like an owner by taking accountability for issues and know when to collaborate with others to build a better solution together.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience. 1 to 5 years’ experience in IT Asset Management. You have strong self-planning skills sufficient to plan assignments according to general work plans; ability to multi-task, plan and meet timelines.
• You also have experience developing strategy and converting it into an implementation plan to meet ITAM objectives. You have strong written and oral communication, influencing and negotiating skills sufficient to shape decision-making process.
• You maximize efficiencies, processes and systems to meet CIBC business goals.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You’re confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do. Help meet business goals by providing better service and value. Focus on each client experience and make every interaction meaningful. Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with business partners, suppliers, and peers. Develops trusted advisor relationships and provide leadership and valued consulting advice to facilitate the effective management and completion of procurement initiatives.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• 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, 32nd Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Requirements, Business Systems Analysis, External Partners, IT Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Prioritization, Technical Leadershi

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