Manish Raj
Senior Manager Products Agile Leader @CIBC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager Products Agile Leader @CIBC
Toronto, ON, CA
Ensure projects and programs are delivered on time, within scope, and budget by applying CIBC-aligned methodologies, PMBOK standards, and Agile practices, with strong focus on compliance, fiscal accountability, and measurable outcomes.• Lead cross-functional teams (project managers, analysts, technical staff, and vendor resources), setting clear goals, defining responsibilities, and fostering a high-performance culture.• Drive business process improvements and governance frameworks using both structured Waterfall approaches and Agile/Digital delivery models to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.• Anticipate and resolve conflicts across technology and business units, facilitating collaboration, clarifying roles, and ensuring alignment of priorities with organizational strategy.• Build and sustain executive and stakeholder relationships, providing transparent reporting, managing expectations, and ensuring initiatives align with business objectives.• Develop and oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial controls, maintaining fiscal accountability while proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.• Design and present executive dashboards, KPIs, KRIs, and predictive analytics to senior leadership and steering committees, supporting data-driven decision-making.• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, strengthening capabilities in Agile delivery, project execution, and stakeholder management.• Facilitate change management and stakeholder workshops, driving engagement, overcoming resistance, and enabling sustainable adoption of enterprise-wide initiatives.
EDUCATION
Notre Dame Academy
10th, Science
Delhi Public School Bokaro Steel City
10+2, Mathematics and Computer Science
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology Business Management
BVB College of Engg and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT MANISH RAJ
Result-oriented Project Management Professional with 15 years of experience delivering large-scale IT, Cybersecurity, and Business Transformation programs across public and private sectors.Expert in applying PMI PMBOK, Public sector I & IT methodologies, and Agile frameworks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget with strong fiscal accountability.Proven ability to lead multimillion-dollar portfolios ($1M–$90M), establish governance models, and deliver measurable value through strategic alignment with organizational objectives.Extensive experience managing vendor procurement cycles (RFP, SOW, bid evaluation, contract negotiations) ensuring compliance with Public/Private sector procurement and financial policies.Strong leadership and change management skills with expertise in conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level reporting to steering committees and senior management.Knowledgeable in risk and governance frameworks and information management best practices to ensure compliance and enterprise-wide adoption.Hold security clearance for engagements.
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