Project Control Officer

BRP; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Healthcare fully paid by BRP

Flexible work schedule

Product discount

Job summary

BRP is seeking a Project Control Officer to strengthen the IT PMO by acting as a trusted partner to Project Managers and the PMO, ensuring reliable, consistent analysis of steering data for clear visibility on performance, variances and risks.

In this role you will support decision‑making, commitment compliance and adherence to PMO standards, while maintaining data quality, governance and effective reporting to the Investment & Workforce team across projects.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in project management.
• 8+ years of experience in project management; manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Mastery of traditional, agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Proficiency in Jira, Smartsheet and Power BI.
• Excellent written and spoken English and French.

Responsibilities

• Act as steering partner: support PMs in planning, updating, and analyzing project plans (schedule, costs, risks).
• Ensure project data control and consistency: validate quality and reliability of progress, budgets, forecasts.
• Provide warning and advisory support: analyze variances, KPIs, risks, and drift; propose corrective actions.
• Bridge the gap between projects and the PMO: ensure compliance with PMO standards and facilitate communication.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in project management

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a Project Control Officer to contribute to the IT PMO mission by acting as a trusted partner and advisor to Project Managers and the PMO. You will ensure the reliability, consistency, and analysis of project steering data to provide clear and objective visibility on performance, variances, and risks. Through their control and advisory role, the Project PCO supports decision‑making, commitment compliance, and the application of PMO standards without being directly responsible for project delivery.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Act as a steering partner: Support the Project Manager in planning, updating, and analyzing project plans (schedule, costs, risks) to inform decisions without taking over delivery accountability.
• Ensure project data control and consistency: Validate the quality, consistency, and reliability of project information (progress, budgets, forecasts) prior to its consolidation and reporting to the Investment & Workforce team.
• Provide warning and advisory support: Analyze variances, key performance indicators, and weak signals; identify risks, variances, and potential drift; proactively sound the alarm and recommend corrective scenarios or actions to the Project Manager and other stakeholders (Delivery Manager, Portfolio Manager, etc.).
• Bridge the gap between projects and the PMO: Ensure compliance with PMO standards, tools, and methodologies, contribute to reporting and governance, and facilitate smooth communication between project teams and the PMO.

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Relevant university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in project management.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management. Experience in the manufacturing sector is an asset.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (mastery of traditional, agile, and hybrid methodologies), end‑to‑end project lifecycle processes (feasibility, planning, closure, etc.), tools and systems (proficiency in Jira, Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.), risk, issue, and change management, as well as data quality and governance.
• Advanced written and spoken proficiency in both French and English.
• Ability to analyze project data and detect variances and weak signals.
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end project management processes and tracking indicators (health indicators / RAG).
• Ability to challenge and advise the Project Manager without direct authority.
• Strong capacity to translate complex data into clear, actionable messages.
• Adherence to PMO standards, processes, and traceability, supported by strong document management practices.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let's start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company's financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What About Some Feel Good Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We're a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it's not about the destination: It's about the journey.