The 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. PPJV's goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, modernized payments processing infrastructure.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with project submissions, following PMO methodologies
Collects data needed to support PMO office
Maintains and tracks project submission log for status and other reporting
Logs, monitors and controls project scope change requests
Conducts quality review of artifacts before migrating them to a repository
Facilitates the resource management process between PMO and resource managers to ensure supply meets project demands on a weekly basis
Coordinates project meetings review status/escalates issues for corrective action
May support the educating of staff unfamiliar with PMO methodology to facilitate smooth processing
Follow-up on team member delivery of status reports
Identify problems/issues and escalate as appropriate
Help 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/SOWs
Participate in project meetings
Works 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 tasks
May assist business in preparation of business cases when applicable
Other duties as required
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
4+ years of project support/coordination experience in an IT environment
3+ years experience in financial services industry
Experience managing project financials - actuals, invoice reconciliation, identifying variances
Experience using Jira and Confluence tools
Experience supporting large transformation projects and tracking risks and issues
Governance experience - ensuring all artifacts are completed, approved and accurate
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in an ongoing changing environment
Experience in financial services and technology
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
The Environment
PPJV 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, 2025. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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