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Project Control OfficerFull-time Permanent EmployeeCalgary, AB, CACOMPANY OVERVIEWThe Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is a joint venture owned by three Prairie centrals created to digitally transform and modernize payment services for credit unions in the Prairies. PPJVs goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, modernized payments processing infrastructure.ROLE SUMMARYThe project control officer (PCO) assists with the coordination of projects and programs within the portfolio in addition to the administrative duties with the PMO. The scope of the role includes assisting project leads in building schedules, resource coordination, budget and invoicing handling, stakeholder coordination of meetings and minutes and compliance with PMO governance for projects of all sizes.This role should deliver extensively organized schedules consisting of both time and resources within delivery time frames and budget. Ideal candidates will be analytical and have a positive demeanor.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists with project submissions, following PMO methodologiesCollects data needed to support PMO officeMaintains and tracks project submission log for status and other reportingLogs, monitors and controls project scope change requestsConducts quality review of artifacts before migrating them to a repositoryFacilitates the resource management process between PMO and resource managers to ensure supply meets project demands on a weekly basisCoordinates project meetings review status/escalates issues for corrective actionMay support the educating of staff unfamiliar with PMO methodology to facilitate smooth processingFollow-up on team member delivery of status reportsIdentify problems/issues and escalate as appropriateHelp PMO investigate and follow-up on timesheets, invoices, which include proper coding, review of costs, matching to contracts, etc.; review monthly financial reports to submitted timesheets/invoices, query unexpected charges and obtain supporting documentation, investigate missing charges, track status of requisitions/SOWsParticipate in project meetingsWorks with PMO staff to help them update and maintain current and accurate project schedules and budgets.Reconciles allocation of resources with resource effort actually working on project tasksMay assist business in preparation of business cases when applicableOther duties as requiredKEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS4+ years of project support/coordination experience in an IT environment3+ years experience in financial services industryExperience managing project financials actuals, invoice reconciliation, identifying variancesExperience using Jira and Confluence toolsExperience supporting large transformation projects and tracking risks and issuesGovernance experience ensuring all artifacts are completed, approved and accurateStrong verbal and written communications skillsStrong attention to detail, time management and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and in an ongoing changing environmentExperience in financial services and technologyStrong problem-solving skillsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeThe EnvironmentPPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions.Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter by 4:00 PM on Friday, July 11, 2024. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.