Project Controls Officer - Presto

Job Title: Project Controls Officer - Presto
Job ID: 78221
Location: Toronto, Ontario


Overview:
PRESTO is an electronic payment system that allows transit users in the GTHA and Ottawa to use different payment methods to move between and within transit systems. PRESTO makes transit travel easier and more convenient across our 11 participating agencies, and our scheme is growing to accommodate additional agencies and partner with new mobility providers and partners. PRESTO is also undertaking a major procurement and transformation exercise to upgrade the PRESTO systems and services over the next three years. Currently work in is progress for multiple procurements, and the planning for the implementation and transition planning to to achieve this. The project coordinator is responsible for assisting the Senior Manager/Project Manager in organizing and managing projects. This includes coordinating project activities, managing scheduling, and ensuring that project deadlines are met. The Project Coordinator works closely with the project team members and stakeholders to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track.


What you will be doing:

• Manages assigned tasks to contribute to the delivery of PRESTO Security Projects.

• Supports Project Managers /Senior Project managers through all stages of definition, procurement, and implementation, and ensures adherence to technical and quality requirements, budget, schedule, and approvals.

• Ensuring project team adheres to provided timelines and deliverables.

• Ensuring documentation is maintained throughout the length of the project.

• Communicating plans, actions, risks, and issues with key stakeholders

• Solving any issues that may arise during the project.

• Managing and building relationships with multiple teams 

• Assisting the Project Manager with administrative functions and processes 

• Managing day-to-day activities for the Project Management team

• Analysing project data and producing progress reports

What you must have:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to adapt to changing environments and timelines.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines. 

• Excellent presentation skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to details.

• Time management skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details

• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or a similar role

• Experience with project management software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)

• Experience in managing IT infrastructure and security-related projects

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management or a related field.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com