Project Control Officer

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Apex Systems Full time
Professional Technical Recruiter at Apex Systems - Specializing in PMO

Project Control Officer (PCO)

Client: Top 5 Bank

Location: Hybrid Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Hybrid: 1-2 days a week (Every Thursday & 4th Friday of the month)

Terms: 6 month contract, Strong possibility of extension

Hours: 37.5 hours/week Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summary:

This PCO position requires strong communication and customer service skills, excellent computer skills (particularly with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy environment. The role serves as a resource for basic company policies and procedures. Communicates with senior managers and line management to gather/convey relevant information. Performs diverse, advanced and confidential administrative support functions.

Required Skills:

  • 3+ years related experience as a PCO or Project Management
  • Hands on experience using MS Project Plan (main project tool)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications -- especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Knowledge of Salesforce CRM and/or Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC)
  • Must be self-motivated and possess excellent written, verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers, associates and business partners
  • Be able to work independently and effectively as a team player
  • Must have the ability to work well under pressure
  • Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Ability to research issues using multiple bank systems
  • Have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Effective prioritization of multiple tasks, balancing quality and productivity
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule assignment

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Salesforce Migration or SF Financial Services Cloud
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of Capital Markets and/or Investments
  • Proven track record of building strong partnerships and influencing management and executive level without direct authority.
  • Comfortable presenting status meetings to and interacting with leadership.
  • Capturing meeting minutes, schedule modeling, & release planning.
  • Participate in meetings with clients and task members to determine progress of work and identify additional follow up needs
  • Tracking project updates and sharing status slides
  • Comfortable with Jira, Confluence
  • Proficiency with bank systems examples include but not limited to: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, WebEx
  • Compile reports concerning progress of work and downtime to distribute to personnel involved in project.
  • Ensure project control procedures and policies within a number of projects are executed and functioning according to Technology's project performance standards.

SOFT SKILLS:

  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills to be able to interface effectively with a broad range of contacts from technical staff to senior management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent activities and to work successfully under pressure.
  • Analytical thinker, with ability to solve problems.
  • Can deal with ambiguity and requests for change.
  • Quick and continuous learner with proactive attitude to the job duties.
  • Genuine interest in the role.

Interview Process: 2 rounds

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance, Project Management, and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking

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