Project Controls Officer – Presto

TEEMA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Project Controls Officer to assist in managing PRESTO Security Projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, and managing relationships with multiple teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in project management tools like Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or a similar role.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and timelines.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks to contribute to the delivery of PRESTO Security Projects.
• Support Project Managers through all stages of project management.
• Communicate plans, actions, risks, and issues with key stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Controls Officer – Presto
Job ID: 78221
Location: Toronto, Ontario

PRESTO is an electronic payment system that allows transit users in the GTHA and Ottawa to use different payment methods to move between and within transit systems. PRESTO makes transit travel easier and more convenient across our 11 participating agencies, and our scheme is growing to accommodate additional agencies and partner with new mobility providers and partners. PRESTO is also undertaking a major procurement and transformation exercise to upgrade the PRESTO systems and services over the next three years. Currently work in is progress for multiple procurements, and the planning for the implementation and transition planning to achieve this. The project coordinator is responsible for assisting the Senior Manager/Project Manager in organizing and managing projects. This includes coordinating project activities, managing scheduling, and ensuring that project deadlines are met. The Project Coordinator works closely with the project team members and stakeholders to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track.

What you will be doing

• Manages assigned tasks to contribute to the delivery of PRESTO Security Projects.
• Supports Project Managers /Senior Project managers through all stages of definition, procurement, and implementation, and ensures adherence to technical and quality requirements, budget, schedule, and approvals.
• Ensuring project team adheres to provided timelines and deliverables.
• Ensuring documentation is maintained throughout the length of the project.
• Communicating plans, actions, risks, and issues with key stakeholders
• Solving any issues that may arise during the project.
• Managing and building relationships with multiple teams
• Assisting the Project Manager with administrative functions and processes
• Managing day-to-day activities for the Project Management team
• Analysing project data and producing progress reports

What you must have

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and timelines.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to details.
• Time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details
• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or a similar role
• Experience with project management software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)
• Experience in managing IT infrastructure and security-related projects
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management or a related field.