Cibc

Financial Services

Sr.Manager,Design

CA$145–210k ~AI est. Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Manager, Design at Cibc. Skills: Design leadership, Project oversight, Design standards. Oversee design and construction for workplace and retail. Act as owner's representative”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure work meets design intent; Ensure work meets quality standards; Create spaces that reflect brand; Create spaces that reflect culture; Ensure consistent client experience; Ensure innovative client experience; Ensure consistent workplace experience; Ensure innovative workplace experience

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Strategic analysis; Data analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10 years of experience in architecture or interior design, Degree in Architecture or Interior Design, Knowledge of construction processes, Knowledge of building codes

Nice to Have

Architecture degree preferred

What You'll Do.

Oversee design and construction for workplace and retail

Act as owner's representative

Provide direction to external design consultants

Support integration of workplace disciplines

Support integration of technologies

Support integration of sustainability initiatives

Analyze feedback and data to inform enhancements

Develop scalable designs

Communicate strategies to stakeholders

Lead design and construction phases for projects

Conduct deficiency reviews

Develop design standards

Document design standards

Implement design standards

Work with project managers

Work with contractors

Work with cross-functional teams

Analyze industry trends

Analyze workplace strategies

Provide recommendations

Translate strategies into design frameworks

Develop visual communications

Gain alignment from stakeholders

Stay current on industry best practices

Stay current on technologies

Stay current on processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Diverse teams; Multiple business units; Multiple locations

Communication Scope

Written communication; Visual communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Project oversight, Quality assurance

Full Job Description

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) **What you 'll be doing** Workplace Design and Experience shapes the future of work at CIBC by implementing our Global Workplace Experience Strategy and measuring its impact across our premises. As a Senior Manager, Global Design within the Workplace Design & Experience team, you'll oversee all phases of design and construction for workplace and retail projects, ensuring they align with CIBC’s standards, guidelines, and quality expectations. You’ll act as the owner’s representative, making timely decisions on behalf of CIBC, and provide direction to external design consultants to deliver innovative environments. Your role will support the integration of workplace disciplines, technologies, and sustainability initiatives to create spaces that reflect our brand and culture. You'll analyze feedback and data to inform enhancements, develop scalable designs, and communicate strategies to stakeholders, ensuring a consistent and innovative client and workplace experience across our network. _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** * **Project Oversight and Quality Assurance –** Lead design and construction phases for workplace and retail projects, conducting deficiency reviews to ensure all work meets design intent and quality standards. * **Design Standards Development –** Develop, document, and implement design standards

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