Project Controller (Remote – Canada)
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Note: This posting will be used to staff multiple 3-year term project controller positions within our Information & Technology Services (ITS) department. The portfolios are:
Retail Payment Supervision (SUP)
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Financial Markets & Banking Operations (FMBO) Transformations
Interviews for these positions may begin prior to the poster closing date.
About the positions:
We are seeking analytical & collaborative individuals to join our Information & Technology Services (ITS) department!
Within the department and specific portfolio, you will you play a key role in supporting the Portfolio Director and project managers. This includes analyzing and reporting on project resource effort, costs, and highlighting trends and variances within project budgets and forecasts. You’ll work both independently and in a team environment, as well as take on additional tasks when needed to assist the project teams
Further – you will have the full support of your leader and team to further your career through the Bank’s customizable Learning & Development programs across various domains including tools, frameworks, and certifications.
What you will do
As a Project Controller, you are responsible for providing analytic and project-monitoring support to the Director and the portfolio’s project managers. You will also assist the project manager with resource-monitoring and end-of-month financial reporting.
In addition, you will be responsible for:
Working in collaboration with the project managers to track progress and modify schedules as necessary, and assist teams in identifying financial risks and opportunities with their initiatives
Extracting and interpreting information (schedules, costs, benefits, resources, capacity, risks, etc.) that will effectively guide delivery teams and support their decision-making processes
Preparing reports and dashboards related to planning, tracking, and monitoring of schedules, costs, benefits, resources, capacity, risks, etc.
Using the data collected to prepare portfolio status reports for management, steering committees, and other senior management groups.
Building strong relationships with business partners from multiple corporate business lines to gain strong understanding of Portfolio Governance expectations.
Maintain and contribute to the SharePoint Online repository to properly document project financials, reports, and other important project documentation.
Ensure the continuous improvement of support tools and processes by working closely with ITS partners and review existing project controls and systems and propose additional controls, when necessary.
What you need to succeed
You can independently and systematically analyze information, specifically numerical and financial information, and can identify and define problems and draw logical conclusions. You are also a great team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills to network with your peers and build collaborative working relationships. Additionally, you can think ahead, prioritize, and organize your work and time effectively.
In addition, you have:
Proven experience as a Project Controller (or similar position)
Experience with budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, or statistical analysis
Experience with supporting multiple leaders and managers at the same time
Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel & Outlook
Nice-to-have:
Experience using Adaptive (Integrated Management Planning Application)
Experience with Office 365 and/or SharePoint
Experience using SAP (finance)
Experience using Planview
Your education and experience
Your combined education and work experience demonstrate that you have the proficiencies and skills for the role. We are ideally seeking candidates with a relevant degree/diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience.
What you need to know
Remote work / Hybrid Work Model #LI-Remote
For this position, should you not live within reasonable commuting distance of the office, you will be able to work 100% remote (within Canada) for the duration of this term. The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.T
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