Project control officer

Working with Cofomo is your opportunity to collaborate on tomorrow’s technology projects today.

Apply your skills, knowledge, and ability to problem-solve in a rewarding, motivating environment.

We invest in our talent, encourage upskilling, and provide support in all facets of your career with us, all as part of an inclusive culture that upholds values of commitment, integrity, diversity, passion, and creativity.

Be a part of the future – from green technology, to the latest in AI and cybersecurity on large-scale projects for top-tier clients.

Cofomo is where you can grow, learn, create, contribute, and be recognized for those contributions. It’s a place you’ll want to call “home”.

There is no typical day at Cofomo; each one brings with it new challenges and rewards. As part of a dynamic, engaging team, you’ll contribute and be recognized for your contributions on business technology projects for top-tier clients while working in a stimulating, people-centric environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Translate the completed project plan into the project planning tool and support its use.
• Assist the project manager in project review (scope changes, schedule changes, assignments, etc.), including tasks, dependencies, timelines, resources, and links to other projects.
• Track timesheets, update project data (actuals, work in progress, forecasts, metrics).
• Carry out thorough monitoring of project costs and schedules and identify discrepancies so the project manager can carry out sound project management.
• Analyse performance indicators, anticipate issues and trends, make recommendations to the project manager and ensure their implementation when needed.
• Produce resource usage reports and alternative scenarios to support the project manager in overseeing project resources.
• Prepare presentations, statistics, reports, dashboards, and any documentation required by the various stakeholders for the project manager.
• Ensure that the project management records (deliverables, change requests, follow-up points, decisions, risks, issues, etc.) are up to date and in compliance with the management method.
• Apply and ensure compliance with all appropriate project monitoring and control standards and contribute to the improvement of project control practice.
• Participate in any project where his/her expertise is required.

Cofomo is a vibrant, engaging, and people-centric community of over 3,000 talented professionals dedicated to working with our clients and ensuring they make the most of the new era of business technology.

Cofomo offers professionals a challenging, stimulating work environment leading a dynamic IT solutions delivery team.

Technologies and Methods

Our project managers use current methods that include Agile, Prince2, or PMBOK (Project Management Body Of Knowledge 2014-2017) from PMI (Project Management Institute).

A growing number of Cofomo’s project managers are PMP certified, issued by PMI, PSM, and Prince2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments – 2009).

We also use reference frameworks, such as CMMI, OPM3, ITIL, COBIT, ISO27002, as needed.

In addition, our consultants are masters at innovative (Agile/Scrum/SAFe/Kanban) or traditional (waterfall) project delivery, project planning, and the use of tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) in individual or enterprise versions.

Qualifications: Your Track Record

• Ability to communicate technically with project managers and other resources including stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Mastery of all phases and processes of project management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Experience in technology-intensive projects (infrastructure, telecom, information security, software development, etc.).
• 5 years of relevant PCO experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in administration with a major in information systems or the equivalent.
• Very good knowledge of PMBOK principles and other recognized methods.
• Mastery of project management processes, plans, and tools.
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken French.

Cofomo is a lot more than technology expertise; it’s a place that takes the well-being of its talent to heart. We want to see you grow; we know you work better when you’re content, appreciated, and feel supported – at work and beyond.

Benefits

• Working with the latest tech and best practices on a wide variety of stimulating projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Emphasis on growth, development, and upskilling.
• Welcoming, people-oriented work environment.
• Personalized, and structured career plan development.
• Personal counseling.
• Wellness program.
• Legal, accounting, and mental health support.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Active social club with a year-long schedule of events.

Cofomo supports diversity and inclusion so the workplace is ideal for sharing new ideas, differing experiences, unique visions, and people you might not ordinarily work with.

Cofomo celebrates the differences that let each of us make important, unique contributions to our shared success and culture.