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Enterprise Architect - Practice management is a seasoned expert who will help advance our IT practice to deliver business needs and fulfill CIBC’s brand promise. This role will work with key stakeholders across the enterprise to align our enterprise architecture related principles, policies, and procedures for CIBC's US Region. This also includes managing across topics such as Technology Operational Resiliency, Business Managed Technology Policy, and supporting Regulatory processes. This role works with minimal direction using deep knowledge in their field of expertise, conducting research into current state capabilities to understand existing gaps and areas for improvement, taking a more proactive role in managing EA practice.

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 2-5 days per week on-site , while other days may be remote.

Enterprise Architecture Practice Management

• Support governance of architecture strategy, principles, policies, procedures and associated business capabilities/requirements and tools

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of enterprise technology strategy roadmaps, policies, standards, and governance representing US region

• Planning & execution of continuous improvement for Architecture governance processes and practices

• Support the development/refinement of the process to develop the model for inclusion of application categories such as the concept of business managed technology, and associated governance impacts

• Do assessments of the applications in the portfolio to determine any gaps to be remediated and support the creation of business cases to plan the migrations

• Monitor and support responses to regulatory and audit requests and manage remediation for timely completion

• Support the learning and development of the practice across the organization to ensure adoption and alignment of key stakeholders

Operational Resiliency

• Help identify resilience risks in the technology portfolio, lead discussion on remediation of the identified risks and evaluate the overall potential solutions to mitigate.

• Monitor remediation action plans for timely completion and escalate any known weakness in the overall resilience landscape in technology

• Manage and support Technology resiliency assessments, support creation/reviews of Critical Business Services(CBS) and Critical Shared services(CSS)

• Ensure new architecture solutions adequately consider operational resiliency risks

How you'll succeed

• Communication - Ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate, clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation combined with the ability to express oneself and communicate with others verbally; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.

• Teamwork & Partnering - Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, vendors and peers.

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of a broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solving problems.

• Impact & Influence - Ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

• Adaptability - Responding to changing business priorities and needs by re-planning, reprioritizing, re-allocating resources, etc.

• Leadership- Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for gaining the cooperation and support of others.

Who you are:

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• 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.

• 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 love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

• You demonstrate a strong knowledge of IT Architecture--Knowledge of concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies. IT Environment--Knowledge of organization's total information technology (IT) environment.

You meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology

• 7-10 years of proven experience in Enterprise Architecture or related position

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Should feel comfortable interacting with business and technology resources at all levels

• Expert with interface design/architecture, integration technologies development, and enterprise application integration

• Knowledge of banking industry domain highly desirable

• Up to date on current technology trends, vendors, design etc.

• Advanced knowledge of Visio, PowerPoint & Power BI reporting preferred.

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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.

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Architecture, Creativity, Ensure Compliance, Problem Solving, Researching, Strategic Objectives

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.