Paola Polzl
About Paola Polzl
Paola Polzl is a Senior IT Project Manager at CIBC with over 20 years of experience in IT project management within the financial services sector.
Title and Current Role
Paola Polzl holds the position of Senior IT Project Manager at CIBC since 2016. Her responsibilities include managing IT projects that ensure long-term sustainability by transitioning systems to steady-state support. She is based in Dundas & Bay.
Previous Roles in Financial Services
Prior to her role at CIBC, Paola Polzl worked as a Project Manager at Scotiabank from 2005 to 2016. She managed various projects while based in Scarborough. Before Scotiabank, she served as Manager of the IT Project Management Group at Canadian subsidiary State Street from 1990 to 2004 in Toronto.
Education and Securities Qualification
Paola Polzl earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto, completing an Honours Specialist in Economics with a Minor in Psychology from 1981 to 1986. She furthered her qualifications by achieving the Canadian Securities Course at the Investment Dealers Association IRROC in 1988.
Experience in IT Project Management
With over 20 years in the field, Paola Polzl has extensive experience in IT project management within the financial services sector. Her expertise includes leading projects through all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and managing large cross-functional teams of over 140 members.
Project Management and Methodology
Paola Polzl is a certified Project Management Professional, recognized for her disciplined approach to adhering to PMO standards. She possesses a robust understanding of PM and SDLC methodologies and is known for her positive attitude and ability to lead and influence team members effectively. She has successfully managed enterprise-wide product applications and implemented change within Remote Banking and Shared Services.