Project Practitioner

RBC • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $55,000 - $95,000

About The Position

What is the opportunity? Actively supports the Project and Program Managers in all aspects of financials, project control management and documentation. Supports various administrative activities for the whole Portfolio of projects under one of the Project Delivery Directors. This role is entry level to the project management career stream. What will you do? Tracks project finances according to approved cost funding, including creation of documents, monitor funding and resource forecasting, validating and tracking contract invoices. Support resource capacity planning and reporting. Supports project control management and documentation. Contribute to project communications including meeting minutes, key decisions, and action item logs. Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to complete projects efficiently. May lead small project work as time allows. What do you need to succeed? Must-have Undergraduate degree. Preferred in Finance/Accounting or Technology related. Years of experience: One to two years; preferably as a Financial Analyst and or have financial analysis aptitude. Some working knowledge related to project cost management, assumptions and risk-based planning, risk assessment, schedule management, status reporting, general administration, and project frameworks. Awareness of Agile and SDLC delivery methodologies. Experience using Microsoft Office Tools Nice-to-have Experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager. Experience with project management tools such as Planview, Confluence, Jira. What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Opportunities to do challenging work. Opportunities to build close relationships with clients. The expected salary range for this particular position is $55,000-$95,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs. RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that: Drives RBC’s high-performance culture Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• One to two years of experience; preferably as a Financial Analyst and or have financial analysis aptitude.
• Some working knowledge related to project cost management, assumptions and risk-based planning, risk assessment, schedule management, status reporting, general administration, and project frameworks.
• Awareness of Agile and SDLC delivery methodologies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager.
• Experience with project management tools such as Planview, Confluence, Jira.

Responsibilities

• Tracks project finances according to approved cost funding, including creation of documents, monitor funding and resource forecasting, validating and tracking contract invoices.
• Support resource capacity planning and reporting.
• Supports project control management and documentation.
• Contribute to project communications including meeting minutes, key decisions, and action item logs.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to complete projects efficiently.
• May lead small project work as time allows.

Benefits

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.
• We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees