Sr. Project Control Officer

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Job Description:

Sr. Project Coordinator for a 6 month contract opportunity is available now in Toronto.

 

What makes this Special:

This position offers an opportunity for personal development, good compensation and the ability to contribute to important initiatives. We are actively reviewing candidates and scheduling interviews. Do not delay; apply now so you do not miss this opportunity.

 

Role

Our client is looking for a Senior PCO with has at least five years prior experience in a Project Control Officer capacity for large technology projects/programs, has advanced Excel experience (pivot tables, vloop-up, macros), MS Access, MS Office, PowerPoint and has done reporting/analytics.

 

Must haves:

• At least 5 years prior working experience in a Project Control Officer capacity for large projects/programs, preferably within technology with teams of at minimum 25 dedicated staff and budget over $10MM.
• Advanced knowledge of and previous experience in the use of MS Project management software to create, update and maintain project schedules with new and revised work packages and plans; ability to conduct analysis of impacts to critical path and report on same
• Prior experience in identifying dependencies and ensuring links with other schedules are established correctly, identifying conflicts and following up where required.
• Advanced expertise with Word and Excel is a must; previous experience with Visio and Powerpoint is preferred
• Previous experience with MS Access or aptitude for learning how to create MS Access queries is preferred
• Technical aptitude – ability to learn new technology/tools on the job and recommend more effective ways to complete assignments
• Executes on assigned work packages ensuring deliverables meet standards for quality and timeliness and achieve original objectives
• Ensures reporting and appropriate program documentation is properly completed (i.e. issues/actions/decisions/risk logs, reports, change requests, presentations, correspondence / communications, tables, charts, files, etc.)
• Hands on Experience with Project Management Life Cycle and relate controls – i.e. Project Change Request (PCR) processes and documentation, Issues/Actions/Decision Logs, status reporting and analytics
• As assigned, investigates, escalates and ensures that all project issues are effectively resolved
• Very good verbal and written communication skills; previous experience writing clear minutes is a must
• Leverages tools, reporting capabilities and systems already in place that provide the required level of detail and information needed by the PMO
• Highly organized, with ability to multi-task, keep track of priorities, and take direction from/provide support up to 2 project managers in a matrix environment

 Nice to have

• Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Previous experience in financial industry
• Previous experience with Systems Development Life Cycle
• Previous experience with Sharepoint and access administration
• Capabilities we are looking for:
• Analytical Thinking - The ability to analyze a situation by breaking it apart into smaller pieces or tracing the implications of a situation step by step.
• Results Orientation - Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritize tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.
• Results Orientation - A personal commitment to meeting or exceeding a standard of excellence, focusing attention to achieve effective outcomes.
• Problem Resolution - The ability to identify an existing or potential problem, obstacle or key issue and take action to develop solutions and address future problems

 

Keywords: PCO, banking, excel, MS Access, MS Office and Powerpoint

 

How to Apply:

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