James A Lackie
About James A Lackie
James A Lackie is a Senior Program Manager (Real Estate) at CIBC with extensive experience in project management and telecommunications across various organizations in Canada.
Company
James A Lackie is currently working at CIBC as a Senior Program Manager in Real Estate. He has been with CIBC since 2019, and his role is based in the Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing large-scale real estate projects, including the relocation, renovation, and redesign of corporate offices across Canada and internationally.
Title
James A Lackie holds the title of Senior Program Manager, Real Estate, at CIBC. His role involves managing complex real estate projects, coordinating with third-party vendors, handling communications, budgeting, and reporting. His expertise in this field has led to successful project completions within budget and time constraints.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role, James A Lackie has held numerous positions in various organizations. He worked as a Senior IT Project Manager at Freedom Mobile from 2018 to 2019 and at CIBC from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Technical Project Manager at Scotiabank in 2015 and as a Project Manager at CIBC from 2013 to 2015. Earlier roles include Senior Project Manager at Eclipse Technology Solutions Inc., General Contractor/Project Manager in Real Estate Redevelopment, and Director of the Customer Service Centre at BCS Global Videoconferencing.
Leadership and Management
James A Lackie has a proven track record in leadership and project management. He has successfully managed the relocation, renovation, and redesign of CIBC corporate offices with project values ranging from hundreds of thousands to multi-million dollars. His experience includes managing third-party vendors, increasing customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost savings, and implementing Contact Centre technologies. Additionally, he has led global support organizations across Canada, the US, and the UK.
Education and Early Career
James A Lackie began his educational journey at EYCI, where he studied from 1976 to 1979. His early career includes significant roles such as Senior Diagnostic Tester at Bell Canada, Corporate Manager of Telecommunications at Toronto Hospital, and Manager of the Customer Service Centre at Telecommunications Terminal Systems. These roles laid the foundation for his extensive career in project and real estate management.