Junior Project Control Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Project Control Officer for a 12-month contract in Toronto. This role is ideal for a project management professional with a strong foundation in I&IT delivery who excels at maintaining order and financial oversight within complex project environments. You will play a vital role in supporting the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC), ensuring that budgets are tracked accurately and applications are promoted seamlessly through development and production environments.

Duration: 12-month contract

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - up to 5 days onsite at Hiring Manager’s discretion)

Rate: $251.56-$296.25/diem

Advantages
High-Level Exposure: Gain experience in complex I&IT infrastructure and application delivery within a large-scale enterprise environment.

Financial Mastery: Hone your skills in cost-accounting and budget management, a critical competency for advancing into Senior PCO or Project Manager roles.

Agile Proficiency: Deepen your practical knowledge of Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery.

Stability: A 12-month initial term provides a solid runway for professional growth and project ownership.

Responsibilities
Project Oversight & Coordination
PMLC & SDLC Management: Coordinate project activities across all phases of the Project Management Lifecycle and Software Development Lifecycle, ensuring adherence to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Environment Promotion: Facilitate and track the promotion of I&IT applications and services through various environments (Dev, QA, Stage, Prod).

Cross-Functional Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and diverse stakeholders to ensure project continuity.

Financial Control & Reporting
Budget Management: Apply sound knowledge of finance and project cost-accounting principles to manage and track project budgets effectively.

Status Reporting: Develop and provide timely project reports and updates, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and milestones.

Process Adherence: Ensure the project team adheres to established organizational processes and governance standards.

Team Support & Delivery
Conflict Resolution: Utilize active listening and conflict resolution skills to navigate challenging circumstances and keep projects on track.

Resource Coordination: Align work across different departments and teams to meet tight timelines and delivery objectives.

Qualifications
Core Experience: Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in Project Coordination, specifically within I&IT.

Technical Knowledge: Proven understanding of the SDLC and experience with promoting software through different lifecycle stages.

Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and applying cost-accounting principles.

Methodology: Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum and traditional Waterfall project management practices.

Communication: Elite-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage stress and resolve conflicts in challenging circumstances.

Education: Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; a CAPM or PMP-introductory certification is an asset.

Summary
If you are a motivated PCO with a sharp eye for finances and a talent for keeping technical projects organized and on schedule, we encourage you to apply today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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