Vimmy Kalia, Pmp, Scm, Itil
About Vimmy Kalia, Pmp, Scm, Itil
Vimmy Kalia is a Sr. Project Manager and Scrum Master at CIBC with extensive experience in managing compliance and regulatory initiatives within Wealth Management.
Current Position at CIBC
Vimmy Kalia holds the title of Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master at CIBC. She has been in this role since 2017, bringing her extensive experience in managing high-stakes projects to the forefront. At CIBC, she focuses on driving compliance and regulatory initiatives within Wealth Management. Her responsibilities include leading projects with substantial budgets and overseeing cross-functional teams located both onshore and offshore.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current position, Vimmy Kalia worked at BMO Financial Group as a Senior Project Manager from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Project Manager at Manulife Financial from 2011 to 2014. Her career also includes significant experience at American Express in Markham, where she held various roles such as Project Manager (2006-2011), Project Leader (2005-2006), and Team Leader (2002-2004). Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in managing complex solutions on diverse platforms including web (e-Commerce), mainframe, and client-server.
Educational Background
Vimmy Kalia's educational background is both diverse and comprehensive. She earned a Bachelor's degree in English from Delhi University (1987-1990). Later, she pursued Information Technology studies, obtaining a System Analysis and Design certificate from TAFE, Sydney (Australia) from 1991 to 1993. She has attended McMaster University multiple times to earn certifications in Agile Project Management (2012), Program Management (2013), and an Associate's Certificate in Project Management.
Project Management Expertise
With years of experience in project management, Vimmy Kalia specializes in handling large, complex projects and initiatives. She has led projects with budgets ranging from $500K to over $10 million. Her areas of expertise include product launches, operational effectiveness, process re-engineering, performance measurement, and system upgrades. She has a proven track record of successfully implementing solutions across various platforms, ensuring project objectives are met within scope, time, and budget.
Skills in Compliance and Regulatory Projects
Vimmy Kalia has extensive experience managing compliance and regulatory projects within Wealth Management. Her skills include planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget constraints. She is adept at coordinating efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. Her role also involves defining the project's objectives and overseeing quality control throughout its life cycle.