Project management assistant Jobs in Vaughan, ON

Our client is sourcing for a 12-month contract :

About The Opportunity

• Assist the business partners in the Business Partnering and Value Management team in developing business cases for projects, ensuring that project plans effectively respond to the  needs and align with the organizational  strategy

Employ key project management techniques to drive the end-to-end execution and delivery of procurement  projects within the project function. Ensure the project is executed according to the schedule, budget and resource allocation defined in the project plan.

Identify and raise potential risks as they arise throughout project delivery, collaborating with the Project Leads and Risk and Governance Lead to ensure the  risk and compliance standards are consistently met.

Ensure that project work is appropriately documented in accordance with pre-existing Business-as-usual reporting standards. Raise any concerns with the Risk and Governance lead and support resolution

Maintain regular communication with the relevant project stakeholders within and outside  ensuring their expectations are managed and met.

Work alongside sub-functions within the Technology team to co-create project delivery, utilizing best practice project management techniques to guide technical delivery efforts.

Grow strong working relationships within the wider business and positively influence stakeholders to foster project buy-in and support.

About You

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with procurement project management or other professional qualifications.

3+ years in procurement, procure to pay life cycles, Project Execution, or a similar role.

Strong Analytical skills - Costing, Budgeting, idefying savings and tracking reports on a monthly / quarterly basis

Proficiency in core project management, including agile and waterfall methods, and awareness of best practices in this space.

Proficiency in project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration platforms (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)

Stakeholder Engagement : Skilled at managing cross-functional relationships, stakeholder expectations, and reporting progress effectively.

Leadership : Demonstrated team leadership, conflict resolution

Demonstrates a commitment to the organizations values and vision.

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #432037.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.