| Job Description |
A bank in Scarborough is looking for a PCO for a 6 month contract (Renewable).. The Security Program Management is seeking a Project Control Officer to manage project financials and forecast of 3 projects while being the bridge between the Delivery Manager & Business Stakeholders. All 3 projects are in the initial phases and are cyber security based. They involve cyber security training & awareness for internal Scotia employees. The projects are connected globally particularly with Latin America, and do not involve penetration testing, but more security testing and implementation of security applications.
The successful candidate will get exposure to multiple different departments, teams and projects.
Daily Responsibilities:
• Ability to handle multiple projects of varying complexity in a team environment, as well as developing a thorough understanding of project management techniques
• Strong MS Excel skills required to manage, track and report the project budget
• Ability to develop and maintain an MS Project Schedule, including multiple files consolidation and reporting
• Familiarity with IT concepts, methodology and vocabulary.
• Business results orientation.
• Disciplined approach to accountabilities.
• Objective and open minded approach.
• Negotiation skills to be effective with team members and management tin order to acquire and maintain project support
• Strong communicator both verbally and through written/pictorial reporting.
• Solid problem solving skills and analytical skills to creatively develop unique solutions/approaches to resolve issues
• Perseverance, flexibility and efficiency to overcome challenges standing in the way of the successful completion of the project
Once the project communication and reporting strategy has been agreed on the Project Control Officer operates independently day to day. Direction is received at the detail level and work results are reported on a regular basis.
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