Project Control Officer

Position Description

Be part of something meaningful. Join CGI – one of the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting firms – as we expand our Space, Defence and Intelligence (SDI) footprint in Australia. With a global legacy of supporting mission-critical programmes, we are now actively shaping the future of SDI in Australia. This is your opportunity to help define strategy and direction as part of our growing team.

At CGI, you’re more than just an employee — you’re an owner. Through our generous share purchase plan, you can take pride in seeing the benefits of our collective success.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The Project Control Officer (PCO) provides support to project and program managers to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. The role involves administrative, coordination, and analytical tasks that enable smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Governance Support:
• Assist with the development and maintenance of project governance frameworks.
• Track project deliverables and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Scheduling and Planning:
• Maintain project schedules and coordinate with stakeholders for updates.
• Track timelines, deadlines, and dependencies.
• Financial Monitoring:
• Monitor project budgets, prepare financial reports, and manage cost tracking.
• Support procurement and invoice reconciliation.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Produce regular status reports, dashboards, and project documentation.
• Ensure documentation compliance with organizational standards.
• Risk and Issue Management:
• Track project risks, issues, and change requests.
• Support mitigation planning and escalation processes.
• Resource Coordination:
• Monitor resource allocation and availability.
• Assist in onboarding project team members and maintaining project rosters.
• Tool and System Management:
• Use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Clarity, or equivalent).
• Maintain SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms for document control.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in business administration, project management, or related field.
• PMP, Prince2 Foundation, or similar project management certification (desirable).
• Experience with project control in a PMO or large project environment (preferred: 2–5 years).
  
  

Desirable Attributes

• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Experience working in sectors like IT, defence, finance, or public services.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
  
  

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.