We are looking for a Project PCO (Project Control Officer) who will report to the PCO Team Leader in I&T PMO’s Delivery Management Team. The Project PCO contributes to the PMO’s mission by acting as a trusted partner and advisor to the Project Managers and the PMO. The role ensures the reliability, consistency, and analysis of project performance data in order to provide a clear and objective visibility into performance, variances, and risks.
Through their control and advisory role, the Project PCO supports decision-making, adherence to commitments, and the application of the PMO standards, without being responsible for project delivery.
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Act as a delivery steering partner: Support the Project Manager in planning, updating, and analyzing project plans (schedule,cost,risks) to inform decision-making, without taking on delivery accountability.
Ensure control and consistency of project data: Validate the quality, consistency, and reliability of project information (progress, budgets, forecasts) before consolidation and reporting to the Investment & Workforce team.
Provide an objective assessment of project performance and health: Analyze variances, key performance indicators, and early warning signals, and provide an independent evaluation of the project health (schedule, cost, risks, issues).
Play an advisory and escalation role: Identify risks, variances, and potential deviations; proactively raise alerts and recommend corrective actions to the Project Managers and other stakeholders (Delivery Manager, Portfolio Manager, etc.)
Bridge projects and the PMO: Ensure compliance with PMO standards, tools, and methodologies; contribute to reporting and governance, and facilitate effective communication between project teams and the PMO, collaborating with PMO – Investment & Workforce (budget, capacity, feasibility), PMO – Portfolio Management (portfolio oversight), PMO – Performance & Practices (standards, continuous improvement), Project Managers (delivery steering and decision support), Business stakeholders & sponsors (value, priorities, expectations)
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
Education: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in project management
Experience: 8+ years in project management (manufacturing knowledge a plus)
Technical skills: PM methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), lifecycle management, Jira, Smartsheet, Power BI, risk & change management, data governance
Performance analysis and control: Ability to analyze project data and identify variances and early warning signals.
Project control expertise: Strong understanding of end-to-end project management processes and tracking indicators (health indicators / Red Amber Green status).
Advisory and influencing skills: Ability to challenge and advise Project Managers without direct authority.
Communication and synthesis: Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Rigor and PMO governance: Commitment to PMO standards, processes, and traceability, supported by strong documentation practices.
Languages: Advanced English proficiency required due to collaboration with stakeholders and people around the world.
Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that would be a great addition to the team.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all
driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.
This position is based in Campinas, Brazil.
You will have the opportunity to work in hybrid mode.
Resumes in English will be preferred.
