Project Control Officer V

Our client, is seeking an experienced, highly organized Project Control Officer V to support the governance, financial tracking, and operational delivery of a major enterprise program.

In this high-visibility PMO leadership role, you will be responsible for maintaining end-to-end project controls across large-scale, complex initiatives. Acting as the central operational anchor for the program, you will manage RAID logs, consolidate executive reporting materials, perform variance analysis on multi-million dollar program budgets, and track interdependencies across cross-functional workstreams. Working closely with project managers, technical leads, and executive stakeholders within Agile, Hybrid, and traditional delivery frameworks, you will ensure total compliance, schedule integrity, and delivery assurance.

Duration: 12-Month Contract (with high potential for extension)

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (4 days per week on-site at the corporate office, 1 day work from home; anchor days are flexible)

Advantages
High-Visibility Governance Scope:
Direct project monitoring and control activities for large-scale, enterprise-wide strategic programs.

Executive Presentation Impact:
Lead the consolidation and preparation of weekly executive status reports, Steering Committee decks, and delivery assurance materials.

12-Month Engagement Stability:
Secure a full 12-month consulting contract within a stable, highly funded enterprise project management office (PMO).

Modern PMO Tooling Ecosystem:
Utilize top-tier enterprise PMO platforms, including Clarity, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities
RAID, Schedule & Governance Management
RAID Log Governance:
Ingest, maintain, and ensure continuous accuracy of all program Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID log).

Schedule & Milestone Tracking:
Track and report on critical deliverables, task sequences, and key project milestones; highlight and escalate schedule slippages for immediate remediation.

Interdependency & Change Control:
Consolidate and track interdependencies across internal and external project workstreams. Maintain the Project Change Request (PCR) log and coordinate related governance activities.

Artifact Management & Compliance:
Organize, index, and audit required program artifacts; log exceptions and assist during enterprise delivery assurance reviews.

Financial Management & Executive Reporting
Financial Forecasting & Variance Analysis:
Consolidate monthly cost forecasts, track actual project spend, and analyze budget variances against baselines.

Executive Status Reporting:
Prepare and consolidate executive-level reporting packages, including weekly status reports, Executive Steering Committee (ESC) decks, and ad-hoc briefing materials.

Stakeholder Coordination:
Partner with project managers, stream leads, and third-party vendors to drive delivery accountability and resolve operational roadblocks.

Qualifications
PCO & Project Controls

Experience:

10+ years of dedicated experience managing Project Monitoring and Control activities (RAID, Schedule, Financials, and Reporting) within enterprise environments.

Large-Scale Program Exposure:
Proven track record supporting large-scale, multi-workstream project or program deliveries.

Methodology Expertise:
Deep understanding of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid frameworks.

Enterprise PMO Tooling:
Hands-on experience with PMO governance tools including Clarity, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word).

Financial Acumen:
Direct experience managing project financial forecasts, tracking actual spend, and performing budget variance analysis.

Soft Skills:

Outstanding written and verbal communication; strong time and priority management; exceptional attention to detail; comfortable operating independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Assets & Nice-to-Haves
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM certification.

Prior PCO or PMO experience within a Tier-1 Bank or Financial Institution.

Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Project Control Officer V who pairs 10+ years of enterprise PMO governance, financial variance analysis, and RAID management with the communication skills needed to align executive stakeholders, this 12-month hybrid contract is an outstanding opportunity. Bring your project control precision, financial acumen, and collaborative mindset to our client's program delivery team today!

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