Project Control Officer

Project Control Officer

Typical day in role:
• Act in the capacity of a scrum master, ensuring that the project and deliverables are on track with timelines
• Raising issues to proper channels and removing roadblocks when issues are encountered
• We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning and contributing to the success of the overall team by assisting and supporting the project manager
• Develop and maintain project plans & consolidate individual project plans into a program-level integrated plan
• Produce thorough key milestone tracking charts and high-level timelines
• Communicating with The Risk Modeling Technology team
• Supporting project manager in weekly call with the corresponding modelling teams and technology team.
• Working collaboratively with project team, participating, and leading scrum meetings
• Assisting in follow-up of out?standing deliverables, issues, risks, and action items
• Supporting with execution/closing activities
• Demonstrating and promoting best practices in project management and schedule management

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
• 5+ years’ experience in a project setting as a PCO or junior project manager
• Experience in project management practices/methodologies (Agile and Iterative Waterfall), from conception to delivery
• Experience using collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Strong aptitude with Excel

Soft Skills:
• Exceptional organization skills and time management
• Capability to manage multiple priorities across a number of assignments and prioritize effectively
• Motivated and analytical, with strong achievement orientation and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a diverse / fast-paced environment and able to meet deadlines
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks and demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Good interpersonal and relational skills

Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• PMP certification is an asset