Project Coordinator, PMO (12 Months Contract)

OMERS•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$62,000 - CA$92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Coordinator, Finance Transformation is responsible for supporting the delivery of a multi-year Finance Transformation initiative that involves transitioning to a cloud-based ERP system. The Project Coordinator will be instrumental supporting the PMO workstream by coordinating efforts across various teams/workstreams and ensuring that all project milestones are achieved within the stipulated timelines.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business, Technology, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience and qualifications
2-3 years’ experience in project delivery or project management, preferably in a Finance, Technology, or Real Estate environment
Experience delivering projects or supporting projects/programs in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with project management tools (MS Project, DevOps, Jira, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
Experience within Agile and Waterfall project environments, with an understanding of the SDLC
A self-starter, proactive and motivated to create positive change
Curiosity, humility and an eagerness to learn
A people-first focus with a team-oriented mentality
A sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence
Strong orientation towards strategy, change and results
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an advantage

Responsibilities

Providing project management support for the Finance ERP implementation
Supporting development and updates to project templates and documentation including status reports, project plans, governance materials, etc.
Maintaining and updating the comprehensive project plan
Updating and managing the RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies)
Developing communications for project leadership and other stakeholders of the transformation
Understanding business requirements and supporting design of future state
Proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks and challenges
Scheduling, coordinating, and participating in meetings and events, collecting and distributing relevant materials, taking detailed meeting minutes and highlighting and following up on action items
Other contributions, as the team may need and as opportunities arise