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Project Control Officer

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
125 - 134K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

University degree in Business Administration or related field, Proven experience in project control, Knowledge of project management techniques and tools, Strong understanding of software development life cycle, Experience in testing and quality assurance.

Key responsabilities:

  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Monitor project performance against milestones and deliverables
  • Prepare and present status reports to stakeholders
  • Oversee user acceptance testing and resolve issues
  • Develop training materials and conduct sessions for users

Job description

Great Opportunity: Project Control Officer (4mth Contract, with possible extension and/or FT)

Location: Remote - Able to support Ontario time zone



About:



As a not-for-profit organization, our client supports Canadian insurers in combating fraud through advanced analytics, intelligence best practices, and coordinated investigations. By combining expert investigative services with cutting-edge analytics, they provide a unified approach that enhances service and fraud detection for vehicle and cargo recovery.



About the Role:



We use a wide range of data and intelligence to achieve four objectives:

Help insurers identify fraud through integrated advanced analytics and investigations;
Enhance and enable cross-insurer investigations coordinated by our client;
Lead stakeholder in the vehicle and hard-asset recovery & identification services; and
Support law enforcement, regulators, professional colleges, and other public investigative agencies to identify criminals and bring them to justice. We will also endeavor to raise public awareness about consumer scams: how they work and how to detect and prevent them.


Reporting to the Director of Technology Program Delivery, the Project Control Officer (PCO) ensures timely, on-budget, and within-scope project completion, while overseeing planning, monitoring, testing, and training for successful outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:



Project Planning and Monitoring:



• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Monitor project performance and progress against established milestones and deliverables.

• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

• Coordinate and lead project change management process and ensure change impacts are properly integrated in project plan (scope, cost, schedule).

• Compile a project plan based on JIRA tickets



Reporting:



• Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, and challenges.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project activities and changes.

• Document meeting events, including decisions and actions.



Testing:



• Oversee the development and execution of test plans and test cases.

• Coordinate and manage user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure systems meet requirements.

• Collaborate with development and QA to address and resolve defects and issues.



Training:



• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users and project team members.

• Assess training needs and effectiveness, and adjust training programs as necessary.

• Ensure that all team members are proficient in using project tools and processes.

Requirements
  • The successful candidate will have a university degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or other related discipline.
  • Proven experience in project control, including planning, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Sound knowledge of project management techniques, tools and methodologies with hands on experience with collaboration tools (i.e. Jira, Confluence) to connect multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle methods in a cloud environment.
  • Experience in testing and quality assurance practices.
  • Excellent training and instructional skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
  • Strong organizational planning and communication skills; attention to detail.
  • Results-focused approach and strong work ethic.
  • Certification in Project Management is an asset.


Benefits



Salary: $65-70/hr

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Planning
  • Training And Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Results Focused
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Problem Reporting
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving

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