Senior Project Control Officer (Toronto)

Job Overview

Project Title: Project Control Officer (PCO) – System Migration.
Duration: 12‑month contract.
Location: Toronto, ON.

Responsibilities

• Project Governance : Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies, standards, and controls; monitor deliverables, milestones, and documentation for quality and completeness; support PMO processes and governance forums; identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; maintain risk and issue logs and ensure timely escalation and mitigation.
• Reporting & Metrics : Develop and maintain project status reports, dashboards, and KPIs; track progress against scope, schedule, budget, and resource plans; provide insights and recommendations based on project performance data.
• Change Control : Manage scope changes through formal change request and approval processes; ensure change impacts are assessed and documented.
• Compliance & Controls : Ensure project activities align with RBC internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements; support audit and compliance reviews as required.
• Stakeholder Support : Collaborate with project managers, business leads, technology teams, and auditors; promote transparency, accountability, and clear communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in project controls, PMO, or similar roles; proven experience supporting system migration, IT transformation, or large‑scale initiatives; financial services industry experience highly desirable.
• Technical acumen: Solid understanding of project lifecycles, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Soft skills: Highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments.

Tools & Key Requirements

• Project governance, reporting, and control processes.
• Analytical & reporting skills: analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Tools & technology: MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet; reporting tools: Power BI, Excel (advanced).
• Communication: Robust written and verbal skills, including executive‑level reporting.
• Attention to detail: High accuracy in tracking budgets, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Financial services knowledge: Experience within banking or regulated environments is an asset.