Project Controller

Hays; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as a Project Controller in Montreal, where you'll oversee project delivery and financial management. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience, with a focus on collaboration and excellence in project execution. You'll work in a hybrid environment, contributing to high-impact projects within a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and certification

Collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as a project controller.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• PMP Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project finances, including accruals and budgets.
• Draft business plans and financial justifications for project initiation.
• Advise project managers on best practices and tools.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration, management, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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Working organization: Hybrid (3 days ONSITE)

Contract: ASAP + 7-MONTHS contract

Location: Montreal

Your New Company

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As part of a high-performing Program Management Office (PMO), you’ll contribute to impactful projects that drive strategic success across the business.

Your New Role

As a seasoned Project Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and supporting the delivery of projects through effective monitoring and control practices. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to project managers, guiding them in the use of standardized methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure consistency and excellence in project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control project finances, including accruals, forecasts, budgets, and invoicing.
• Ensure adherence to monthly financial project management cycles.
• Oversee project delivery tracking, including progress reports and project logs.
• Support project initiation by drafting business plans, financial justifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Analyze project progress and assist in implementing mitigation strategies.
• Advise project and program managers on best practices, standards, and tools.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Accounts Payable on change requests and invoicing.
• Facilitate project closure activities, including lessons learned and administrative wrap-up.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, management, engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience as a project controller.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and document management best practices.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Assets:

• PMP Certification.
• Knowledge of PMBOK and other project management methodologies.

What You'll Get in Return

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• The chance to work on high-impact projects with cross-functional teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your project management career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become a key player in our PMO team.

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• Certification PMP.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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