Senior Manager, Application Development

Company: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 5, 2026

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 What You’ll Be Doing As a Senior Manager, Application Development at CIBC, you will lead cross-functional development teams and oversee several large-scale projects and support functions for key business lines. You will provide technical and strategic direction, ensuring best-practice development, high-quality delivery, and alignment with organizational goals. In this role, you will: Direct, motivate, and develop your team to maximize engagement and performance Collaborate closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions Champion continuous improvement and innovation in processes and technology adoption Ensure measurable success through quality, timeliness, and positive business outcomes This role is a Hybrid role with 2-3 days required on-site per week. How You’ll Succeed People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Maximize team contributions and professional growth through effective motivation, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment. Relationship Management: Build strong partnerships with business and technology stakeholders, including product owners and business leaders. Advise on technology solutions that drive business value and innovation. Technical Leadership: Guide the development and implementation of complex software solutions across multiple platforms Drive best practices in architecture, coding, and quality assurance Champion the integration of AI coding assistants and modern development tools Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth Strategic Development & Execution: Translate business requirements into robust system and application designs, collaborating with architects to ensure alignment with CIBC’s technology roadmap and strategic objectives. Strategy and Roadmap: Contribute to the development and execution of technology roadmaps. Lead multiple technology initiatives, ensuring consistency, best practices, and continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, particularly in AI, cloud, and data engineering. Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and automation. Change Leadership: Lead teams through organizational and technological change, ensuring adoption and engagement. Knowledge and Skills Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software architecture, RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Hands-on experience with: .NET (C#) application development SQL Server database design and optimization Data technology stack: SSIS, Azure SQL, REST APIs Databricks for scalable ETL pipelines and data models Familiarity with foundation AI models (e.g., GPT, BERT, Llama) and integrating AI/ML solutions into enterprise applications Understanding of AI model fine-tuning and customization Strong experience with AI-powered coding agents (e.g., GitHub Copilot) Outstanding DevOps practices: environment management, security, pipeline management, compliance, release management BI tools (Tableau, Cognos, Power BI) Delivery & Operations: Proficient in Jira/Azure DevOps for taxonomy, story writing, estimation, and velocity measurement Proven experience managing large-scale projects/programs, including budgeting and resource planning Experience with vendor management and third-party solution integration Leadership & Communication: Expert communication with C-suite and key technical partners for governance and tollgate forums Strong technical storytelling ability for recommendations and solution proposals Experience leading teams through change and transformation Performance management: setting objectives, measuring outcomes, and providing feedback Commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing team environment Security & Compliance: Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and regulatory requirements relevant to banking/financial services Who You Are You can demonstrate experience. Leading a team of developers and testers for 4-5 years and are a seasoned professional with the ability to coach and help develop other team members. You are a code quality champion with hands-on experience in Software Design using SOLID Design principles. You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study. You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision. You put our clients first. Passion for client service - You want the work you do each day to result in a positive client experience. You give meaning to technology. 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 embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and build trust through respect and authenticity and enjoy being a team member. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. WORKING CONDITIONS ·This role operates within a normal office environment Hybrid - 2 days a week in office This position does not offer visa sponsorship. At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. 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 . We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, 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 IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 40 Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Application Testing, Emerging Technologies, People Management, Project Management Technology, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively

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