Senior Manager, Data Engineering

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
Reporting to the Senior Director, Senior Director, Pricing & Portfolio Optimization, the Senior Manager, Data Engineering & Process Automation will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data engineering and automation solutions to support Pricing & Portfolio Optimization within Personal & Business Banking. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, proven project management skills, and a passion for driving operational excellence through innovation.

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

• Strategic leadership - Develop and execute data engineering and process automation strategies that align with Pricing & Portfolio Optimization objectives and broader business goals. Champion the adoption of innovative technologies to drive operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• Technical leadership - Oversee the design, development, and implementation of robust data platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automated workflows for data ingestion, transformation, validation, and deployment. Ensure all data engineering and automation solutions comply with regulatory and enterprise governance requirements. Establish and communicate best practices for scalable, reliable, and audit-ready data processes across the organization.
• Project management - Lead end-to-end project delivery for data engineering and automation initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Stakeholder management & collaboration - Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, technology teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Partner with compliance, risk, and governance teams to ensure all solutions adhere to regulatory standards. Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding data engineering and process automation delivery.
• Performance measurement - Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of data engineering and automation projects. Provide regular updates and actionable insights to senior leadership.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 5 to 8years of work experience in data engineering, process automation, project delivery, and/or service design within banking or financial services. It's an asset if you have experience in pricing, portfolio optimization, or related areas.
• You can demonstrate 5 to 8years of work experience and deep knowledge of data platforms, cloud-native architectures (e.g., Azure, Databricks, Kubernetes), CI/CD, monitoring, and governance frameworks. Proficiency in SAS and Python is required. Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) is an asset.
• You have a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. You have exceptional presentation skills with strong ability to present complex information and insights to senior stakeholders in a clear, impactful manner. You are skilled at building relationships and networks to drive outcomes and align diverse stakeholders.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You prioritize client needs and deliver solutions that enhance their experience.
• You embrace evolving technologies and seek innovative ways to solve problems. You inspire confidence and clarity in complex discussions.
• You thrive when empowered to lead and deliver measurable results.
• 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-
• 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.

Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 25th Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Advanced Analytics, Analytical Thinking, Databricks Platform, Data Management, Data Science, Data Tools, Data Visualization, Machine Learning (ML), People Management, Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language), SAS Language, Strategy Implementation