Senior Project control officer

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior PCO to support Cyber Security projects. This role involves project coordination, financial management, and collaboration with technology teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project coordination and financial oversight, with proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools like SharePoint and MS Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on significant projects with budgets ranging from $8-20 million, contributing to the success of a leading banking client in Canada. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have excellent organizational skills, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PCO experience managing various projects.
• Strong financial management skills and knowledge of accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs in project planning and tracking using Agile and Waterfall.
• Track budgets, analyze variances, and manage project financials.

Skills

PCO experience

Financial management

Accounting practices

Agile methodology

SharePoint

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS Word

PowerPoint

Tools

SharePoint

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a top banking client in Canada, is looking to hire a Senior PCO for their team with a contract of 12 months which is renewable. This role requires 1-2 days a week in the office for their Toronto location.
The Senior PCO will support 1-2 Senior Business Project Managers handling Cyber Security-related projects ranging from $8-20 million. Responsibilities include financial tracking, managing estimates, preparing presentations, and collaborating with technology teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Assist PMs & Scrum Masters in project planning, scheduling, and tracking using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Financial Management: Track and reconcile budgets, analyze variances, and manage project financials.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain SharePoint records, manage status reports, and prepare executive-level presentations.
• Meeting Support: Take minutes, log action items, and ensure timely follow-ups for key meetings.

Must Have Skills:

• 5+ years of previous PCO experience (preferably with managing different projects)
• Strong experience with managing project financials
• General understanding of accounting practices
• Experience with Agile and SharePoint
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Word, PowerPoint

Nice to Have:

• Banking experience or large enterprise experience
• Any PM certifications

Soft Skills:

• Very organized
• Able to meet strict timelines
• Great communication skills.

If you are qualified and interested in discussing this role in more detail, please submit your resume to [e-mail]