Sartaj Rais
About Sartaj Rais
Sartaj Rais is a Senior IT Project Manager at CIBC, specializing in Enterprise Programs & Delivery Excellence with over 22 years of experience in Business Information Technology Management.
Current Position at CIBC
Sartaj Rais currently holds the position of Senior IT Project Manager (Enterprise Programs & Delivery Excellence) at CIBC. He has been serving in this role since 2020. His work involves overseeing enterprise programs and ensuring delivery excellence within the organization. Based in Canada, Rais applies his extensive expertise to enhance the bank's digital transformation efforts.
Educational Background
Sartaj Rais has a diverse educational background. He studied at McMaster University where he completed a course in Information Technology Project Management, earning certification in Agile Project Management in 2016. In 2014, he also completed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program at the same institution. Rais has a Post Graduate/Professional Program in Software Technology and Systems Management from the National Institute of Information Technology, achieved between 1994 and 1996. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. in Mathematics & Physics from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (MJP) Rohilkhand University, obtained in 1970.
Business Information Technology Management Experience
With over 22 years in the Business Information Technology Management field, Sartaj Rais has a deep focus on digital transformation to improve client experiences, particularly in private wealth management. He is proficient in managing the entire project life cycle, which encompasses business case identification and system integration, especially within the banking sector.
Project Management Certifications
Sartaj Rais holds several key certifications that underscore his project management capabilities. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). These qualifications highlight his proficiency in various project methodologies and his commitment to maintaining industry standards in project management.
Specializations and Technical Skills
Sartaj Rais specializes in Enterprise Risk Management, including regulatory initiatives such as AML & FATCA solutions. He possesses expertise in Information Security and Infrastructure technologies such as Azure, Informatica, and WebSphere MQ. Rais has experience in managing Currency, Capacity, and Refresh (CCR) initiatives, including hardware and network refresh projects. Additionally, he has demonstrated skills in large-scale infrastructure management through involvement in Data Center Relocation/Migration projects.