Project Control Officer

Role: Senior Project Control OfficerLocation: Montreal, Quebec (Hybrid)Work schedule: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)Work mode: Hybrid (In office 3 days per week is required. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory)Summary:The Portfolio/Program Project Control Officer (PCO) is the backbone of successful project execution, ensuring transparency, control, and efficiency across a portfolio. He plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects within a portfolio are managed effectively and align with organizational goals.The Portfolio/Program Project Control Officer (PCO) plays a dual role by assuming direct PCO responsibilities for select projects within the assigned portfolio, in accordance with the standard PCO roles and responsibilities. In addition to project-level involvement, the incumbent is responsible for driving consistency, quality, and governance at the portfolio/program level through the following key responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Ensuring that all projects follow established frameworks, policies, and procedures while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives across all portfolios.Promote best practices through proactive communication, training, coaching, and audits ensuring integrity of the data provided.Consolidate financial data across all portfolio projects to provide a comprehensive and transparent view of financial performance.Coordinate and verify final Year-End Outlook (YEO) submissions to the Finance Department.Integrate project-level inputs into central portfolio dashboards and reporting platforms (e.g., On-Time/On-Budget dashboard, SPMC, Monthly Review forums).Conduct portfolio-level financial analysis, identify root causes of variances, and propose mitigation strategies.Monitor overall program/portfolio financial envelopes, including prioritizations, approved budgets, and inter-project or contingency fund transfers.Generate tailored financial and performance reports to meet executive reporting requirements.Maintain and analyze a portfolio-level risk register to assess risks impacting benefits realization, timelines, and budgets.Collaborate with the Portfolio/Program PM Manager in development & maintaining the portfolio/program management plan, ensuring alignment and adherence at the project level.Lead the change management process at the portfolio/program level, including impact assessments on scope delivery, fund availability, and program reserves.Serve as the primary liaison with the Portfolio/Program PMO Manager and the Portfolio Owner/Vice President of Major Programs in prioritization of Capital Projects, evaluation of portfolio management’s health and reporting on performance.Monitor and report on other key portfolio indicators such as project initiation, contract awarding and other KPI’s reflecting processus efficiency.Serve as a liaison between project PCOs and executive governance structures.Lead implementation of new reporting frameworks like EVM across portfolios.Support risk assessment, issue tracking, and change management oversight at the portfolio level.Requirements and qualifications Required years of experience: 10 years +Experience with Project Costing and FinancialsProficiency in Excel and ForecastingBilingual in French and English as the candidate will be required to work with resources outside of Quebec