Carolyn Johnston
Senior Project Manager, Talent Acquisition Systems @CIBC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Project Manager, Talent Acquisition Systems @CIBC
Toronto, ON, CA
Leading the modernization and optimization of the Talent Acquisition technology stack, including Workday Recruiting, Candidate Engagement, SMS Messaging, and HiredScore, ensuring maximum value realization across ATS, CRM, and assessment solutions post-implementation.Serving as the Talent Acquisition product Subject Matter Expert, owning end-to-end planning, testing, and implementation of TA system enhancements and acting as the single point of contact between TA, Workday Solutions, and delivery teams.Driving change management for TA technology initiatives by developing and executing communication plans, training materials, reference guides, and onboarding support to ensure adoption and minimize disruption.Building and managing detailed project plans, test cases, and delivery timelines; proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues, partnering with senior leadership on pre-socialization, and delivering complex initiatives on time and within scope.
EDUCATION
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Labour Studies and Sociology
Seneca Polytechnic
Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management
SKILLS
ABOUT CAROLYN JOHNSTON
Senior Project Manager focused on Talent Acquisition systems, HR technology, and enterprise change delivery in highly regulated environments. I lead the implementation and optimization of TA platforms, including Avature, Workday Recruiting and related solutions, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, technology, risk, and compliance teams to deliver outcomes that are practical, scalable, and well-controlled.I’m known for strong change and risk management, cutting through complexity, and turning ambiguous problems into clear delivery plans. I ask the hard questions early, value thoughtful governance over bureaucracy, and focus on solutions that actually get adopted. My approach balances speed, structure, and stakeholder partnership to ensure technology improves the experience for recruiters, hiring leaders, and candidates.
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