Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Senior Project Control Officer (Sr PCO)

Your tasks:

• Work with the Project Managers to prepare, maintain and track the project management deliverables as they are tailored to each project including:
  • Approving timesheets, following up with the various teams on deliverables statuses (documentation, tests, developments, training materials or sessions, conversions, etc),creation of the vacation calendar and contact list, assist with staffing requirements;
  • Participating in project meetings;
  • Assisting in the different PGO project deliverables (Project Charter, Q-Gate, etc);
  • Preparing materials for the various PGO forums (PMO Weekly Status meetings, Onboarding sessions or Steerco’s).
• Perform the initial set-up of projects in all internal systems, including SAP S/4, Teams, Sharepoint, CALM and Target Process.
• Put in place all financial reportings and perform weekly budget updates (for revision with the PM or DE)
• Perform billing cycle
• Create and prepare reports such as project health reporting (proposal and project dashboards, monthly metric reports and ad-hoc reports as requested)
• Ensure client and supplier documentation (MPSA, LOA & SOW’s) have been executed on time and track expiry & renewal dates
• Responsible to formalize, communicate and enforce project information, documentation, daily activities and act as a bridge between the Project Manager, the various project members, the partners and the sales team
• Facilitate Q-Gate with the project manager
• Validate if all documentation is well stored where they are supposed to be.

You have:

• Bachelor Degree in Administration or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an IT environment in a project management or project control officer role
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and French (*This is a requirement since in this role you will be dealing with customers, partners and/or our international subsidiaries requiring communication in English on a recurring basis both verbally and in writing)
• Project Management certification (PMP) and experience is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of project management tools (such as MS-Project) and methodologies
• Strong MS Excel skills required to manage, track and report the project budget (Powerpoint, Visio and other project management related applications are equally as important)
• Ability to balance competing or conflicting requests of various projects, stakeholders, requiring a professional approach and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen, strong facilitation skills; able to clarify and articulate issues, meeting outcomes, areas of focus, options
• Knowledge or exposure to SAP is an asset, as is knowledge of a methodology such as Agile

You are:

• Able to work in a team-oriented environment and interact effectively with others 
• Able to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands for various projects and stakeholders, which requires a professional approach and ability to influence people 
• Dynamic, resourceful, results-oriented
• Perseverant, flexible and efficient

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!