Project Control Officer (PCO)

Position Description

At CGI, we offer the opportunity to work with Canada’s largest Information Technology Outsourcing and Management Consulting Company with a true global presence in a fast-paced and energetic atmosphere where your personal and professional growth is accelerated by your desire and commitment.

Due to ongoing growth and success in Atlantic Canada, CGI is seeking an experienced Project Control Officer to join our world-class IT solution team in a permanent full-time role.

This is an exciting time to join CGI. If you have the experience, drive and commitment, now is the time to make yourself known to us.

The Project Control Officer supports the project team and/or project management office (PMO) by tracking and producing reports on key project initiatives such as project plans, financials, change requests, time logging, deliverables, innovations, external software and licenses, resource onboarding and off-boarding, risk and issues.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Support Program Management Office or Project Teams with deliverables such as status reports, project plans, meeting notes, schedules, resource plans, risk and issue tracking documents
• Track all decisions made regarding requests for change, identified risks and outstanding items
• Attend project/program meetings and ensure meeting notes/action plans are clearly documented and communicated
• Take responsibility for data management and extraction from project management information systems and reconciliation between the systems
• Support the project change management process; review the submitted changes, initiate and monitor approval workflows and work with stakeholders for timely approvals
• Report on internal project resources (people, capital, expenses)
• Assist in design, development and implementation of new and ad hoc reports and templates as required
• Assist in preparation of presentation materials (reports, charts, graphs) for senior management
• Take initiative with on-going process improvements/enhancements to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Assist with special projects as required
• Track the external software license inventory, manage timely software renewals, track invoices and handle the required approvals
• Manage resource onboarding, off-boarding, annual compliances, track resource assignments, and keep the relevant systems updated
• Support with project financials, actuals vs. forecast metrics, actual time logging reporting Objectives and Targets
• Assist the Program/Project Managers in producing / updating the Program/Project Plans and Work Plans
• Timely and accurately produce all program/project reporting requirements
• Timely and accurately manage external vendor software license
• Provide effective support to the Program/Project Managers
• Ensure established OMF processes are adhered to within the programs/projects
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Minimum 2-3 experience of working as a project control officer
• Project and program management practice knowledge and understanding
  
  

Consulting

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programs/projects
  
  

Project Control Office

• Tools such as MS Office, MS Project, familiar with PMBOK
• Understanding of cost metric tools (I.e., revenue cost margins
  
  

Interpersonal

• Effective listening ability
• Ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
• Be an effective communicator
  
  

Certifications

• CAPM certification an asset
• PMP certification an asset
  
  

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.