Project Control Officer
About the role
TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a Project Control Officer Duration : 12 months
Job Description Typical Day in Role: Act as the primary coordinator between Project Managers, application teams, infrastructure SMEs, and vendors to support migration delivery Identify application owners and map system dependencies to support migration planning Validate migration scope, including applications, hosts, and environments Develop and manage migration schedules and wave plans, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders Coordinate migration timelines and readiness across application, engineering, and vendor teams Present migration plans and walk application teams through runbooks, ensuring clarity on roles and expectations Facilitate readiness sessions and ensure all prerequisites are met prior to migration Perform and coordinate pre-migration health checks with SMEs Support go/no-go decision-making and coordinate execution of migration cutovers Lead real-time coordination during migration windows, including after-hours and weekend activities Manage change-related activities, including creating change tickets and supporting CAB coordination Track progress, maintain RAID logs, and provide ongoing status reporting Maintain migration documentation, including runbooks and execution logs Proactively escalate risks, issues, and blockers to ensure timely resolution Coordinate post-migration testing, validation, and signoffs with application teams Manage and resolve issues encountered during and after migration execution
** Note we are attaching the RACI for this project to share further info on the Migration Manager role and how it related to the other roles, please refer to this to explain their responsibilities further
Candidate Value Proposition: Contribute to a high-profile, enterprise-scale infrastructure transformation Gain hands-on experience with complex migration programs in a top Canadian bank Develop project management and stakeholder engagement skills with mentorship from senior leaders Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with strong exposure
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
- 2-6 years of experience in project coordination, IT delivery, migration projects
- Intermediate experience with Excel (pivot tables, data comparison)
- Experience with MS Office tools – Outlook, MS Teams, PowerPoint
Nice-To-Have Skills: Exposure to IT infrastructure or migration projects Experience with tools such as MS Project, PowerBI, ServiceNow
Soft Skills Required: Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment High learning agility, initiative, and ownership mindset Comfortable working under pressure and during critical migration windows
Education: Post-Secondary an asset - Experience is prioritized
TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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About TekStaff IT Solutions
Just over 15 years ago TekStaff IT Solutions Inc was founded based on the need for a localized, professional staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. After gaining much recognition, and achieving a solid reputation, TekStaff has become a leading supplier of placement services. Today, we are acknowledged as a top leader in Canadian recruiting and have crossed borders securing contracts throughout the United States. We remain focused on developing long-term relationships with client companies and professionals looking for employment. At TekStaff, we are proud of our contributions to the business and IT industry and excited to continue assisting individuals with leveraging their careers. TekStaff family thrives in an environment of teamwork and growth. Our client-focused, professional culture focuses on continuous learning and collaboration and provides opportunities for personal and professional development. We value and encourage collegiality and work-life balance. TekStaff IT Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. In addition, TekStaff IT Solutions Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. In the event you require any accommodations, please advise us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Project Control Officer
About the role
TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a Project Control Officer Duration : 12 months
Job Description Typical Day in Role: Act as the primary coordinator between Project Managers, application teams, infrastructure SMEs, and vendors to support migration delivery Identify application owners and map system dependencies to support migration planning Validate migration scope, including applications, hosts, and environments Develop and manage migration schedules and wave plans, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders Coordinate migration timelines and readiness across application, engineering, and vendor teams Present migration plans and walk application teams through runbooks, ensuring clarity on roles and expectations Facilitate readiness sessions and ensure all prerequisites are met prior to migration Perform and coordinate pre-migration health checks with SMEs Support go/no-go decision-making and coordinate execution of migration cutovers Lead real-time coordination during migration windows, including after-hours and weekend activities Manage change-related activities, including creating change tickets and supporting CAB coordination Track progress, maintain RAID logs, and provide ongoing status reporting Maintain migration documentation, including runbooks and execution logs Proactively escalate risks, issues, and blockers to ensure timely resolution Coordinate post-migration testing, validation, and signoffs with application teams Manage and resolve issues encountered during and after migration execution
** Note we are attaching the RACI for this project to share further info on the Migration Manager role and how it related to the other roles, please refer to this to explain their responsibilities further
Candidate Value Proposition: Contribute to a high-profile, enterprise-scale infrastructure transformation Gain hands-on experience with complex migration programs in a top Canadian bank Develop project management and stakeholder engagement skills with mentorship from senior leaders Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with strong exposure
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
- 2-6 years of experience in project coordination, IT delivery, migration projects
- Intermediate experience with Excel (pivot tables, data comparison)
- Experience with MS Office tools – Outlook, MS Teams, PowerPoint
Nice-To-Have Skills: Exposure to IT infrastructure or migration projects Experience with tools such as MS Project, PowerBI, ServiceNow
Soft Skills Required: Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment High learning agility, initiative, and ownership mindset Comfortable working under pressure and during critical migration windows
Education: Post-Secondary an asset - Experience is prioritized
TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
Not the right fit? Search for Project Control Officer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About TekStaff IT Solutions
Just over 15 years ago TekStaff IT Solutions Inc was founded based on the need for a localized, professional staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. After gaining much recognition, and achieving a solid reputation, TekStaff has become a leading supplier of placement services. Today, we are acknowledged as a top leader in Canadian recruiting and have crossed borders securing contracts throughout the United States. We remain focused on developing long-term relationships with client companies and professionals looking for employment. At TekStaff, we are proud of our contributions to the business and IT industry and excited to continue assisting individuals with leveraging their careers. TekStaff family thrives in an environment of teamwork and growth. Our client-focused, professional culture focuses on continuous learning and collaboration and provides opportunities for personal and professional development. We value and encourage collegiality and work-life balance. TekStaff IT Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. In addition, TekStaff IT Solutions Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. In the event you require any accommodations, please advise us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.