Product Governance Manager

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What you'll be doing

As a member of the Governance Team, the Product Governance Manager will develop and implement governance policies and frameworks. This role requires a solution-oriented approach to identify and manage risks associated with organizational operations, providing training and support to establish effective governance practices. Collaboration with various departments is essential to ensure cohesive governance strategies. A successful candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of integrity.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site in our Chicago, IL office anywhere between two to three days a week. 

How you'll succeed

• Governance Framework: Establish, implement, and monitor the governance framework for the Product Team.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations and promote best practices within the team, ensuring compliance with all related bank governance.

• Risk Management: Appropriately manage risks associated with products.

• Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with all US Region Policies and Procedures related to products within the value stream.

• Record Retention: Oversee the completion, delivery, and storage of product artifacts, acting as the Record Retention Coordinator for the Product Team.

• Communication: Draft executive and product-level communications.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with cross-functional team members, including risk partners, audit, legal, and finance, who are not dedicated to the Product Team.

• Point of Contact: Act as the primary point of contact for the second and third lines of risk defense.

Who you are

• You possess a proactive, "can-do" attitude with a willingness to engage in hands-on work.

• You have a proven track record of a stakeholder-first approach.

• You portray strong leadership, management, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to inspire and lead in a collaborative environment.

• You have the ability to influence and gain alignment across large organizations on product management tactics and strategies.

• You are comfortable presenting to Senior Executive audiences.

• You have experience with a client-centric, agile approach for rapid, iterative product delivery.

• You possess excellent understanding of the product's subject area.

• You are committed to CIBC’s values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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