Project Control Officer

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Requisition
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The role:

The Project Control Officer supports the effective planning, control, and monitoring of projects and programs within the Enterprise Delivery Office (EDO). This role is focused on project controls disciplines including integrated scheduling, financial tracking, reporting, risk and issue management, change control, and governance support. The PCO partners closely with Delivery Managers, Program Managers, Finance, and stakeholder teams to ensure delivery transparency, predictability, and adherence to enterprise governance standards.
What will you do?
Project Controls & Reporting
Maintain and continuously update integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies across assigned projects or programs
Track and report on delivery performance including schedule, cost, scope, risks, issues, and dependencies
Maintain RAID logs, change logs, decision logs, and action items, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Prepare high-quality, executive-ready status reports, dashboards, and materials for governance forums and leadership consumption
Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, ensuring alignment with enterprise reporting standards
Support project financial management including budget tracking, forecasting, accruals, actuals, and variance analysis
Partner with Delivery Managers and Finance to ensure financial controls, data integrity, and timely reporting
Support vendor financial tracking, invoice validation, and cost allocation activities
Identify financial risks, trends, and variances, escalating concerns and insights as appropriate
Support integrated planning across multiple work streams, teams, and delivery partners
Assist in identifying, tracking, and escalating delivery risks and issues, including clear articulation of impacts and mitigation options
Support scope, schedule, budget, and priority change assessments, including impact analysis and documentation
Enable effective dependency management across internal and external teams
Governance & Assurance
Support delivery governance forums at the Director and VP levels, including preparation of materials and tracking of actions and decisions
Ensure adherence to Enterprise Delivery Frameworks, controls, and audit requirements
Support delivery assurance activities, including internal reviews, audits, and regulatory requests
Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation aligned to enterprise standards
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
Partner closely with Delivery Managers, Program Managers, Technology teams, Business stakeholders, Risk, and Finance
Coordinate inputs from multiple teams to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely reporting
Build strong working relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing delivery culture consistent with Scotiabank’s Values and Code of Conduct
Role Dimensions:
Enterprise delivery environment supporting cross-functional stakeholders
Support of multiple concurrent projects and work streams
Projects typically under $5MM when acting as a delivery lead
Emphasis on delivery transparency, controls, and governance
Strong interaction with Technology, Business, Finance, and Risk partners
What do you need to succeed?
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related discipline
3–5 years of experience in project controls, PMO, project coordination, or delivery support roles
Experience supporting business or technology initiatives within a structured delivery environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
Exposure to enterprise delivery frameworks and governance processes
CAPM, PMP (an asset), or equivalent certification preferred
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
What's in it for you?
We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
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