Sonia Arora, Pmp, MBA, Prosci
About Sonia Arora, Pmp, MBA, Prosci
Sonia Arora is the Director of Risk Management at CIBC with over 21 years of global experience in program and project management, focusing on business effectiveness and change transformation.
Current Role at CIBC
Sonia Arora serves as the Director of Risk Management at CIBC, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has been in this role since 2023. Her responsibilities include overseeing risk management strategies and initiatives to ensure the organization's stability and resilience.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before her current role, Sonia worked at CIBC in various capacities. From 2022 to 2023, she was the Director of Strategic Programs, Business Integration. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of Strategic Initiatives, Change Management Delivery from 2021 to 2022. Sonia also served as a Senior Project Manager, Business Integration, from 2019 to 2021.
Experience at Aon
Before joining CIBC, Sonia held significant roles at Aon. She served as the Engagement Operations Leader for North America from 2016 to 2019. From 2013 to 2016, she worked as the Delivery Manager, Talent Operations & Technology Transition Leader in Gurgaon, India. Additionally, she was the Regional Manager for APAC from 2009 to 2013.
Educational Background and Certifications
Sonia Arora has a robust educational background. She earned a PGDBA in Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, a Bachelor's in Commerce (Hons.) from Delhi University, and a part-time Retail Management certification from the National Institute of Fashion Technology. In 2021, she became a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through PMI. She also holds a Certified Change Professional credential from Prosci, obtained in 2019.
Global Professional Experience
With over 21 years of global experience, Sonia has managed programs and projects across diverse industries. Her expertise includes driving business effectiveness, risk management, and change transformation. She is proficient in managing global delivery centers and fostering efficiency and self-sufficiency within organizations.