Project Control Officer

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Technical Recruiter specializing in PMO to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a top bank, focusing on project control and management. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in tools such as MS Project and Salesforce. You will be responsible for providing essential support, tracking project updates, and ensuring adherence to project standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a PCO or in Project Management required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative support and communicate with management.
• Track project updates and ensure compliance with control procedures.

Skills

Project Control Officer (PCO)

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

MS Project Plan

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce Financial Services Cloud

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

WebEx

Job description

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