Req ID: 280278

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Project Program Management Specialist to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

How You'll Help Us:

We are looking for a Project Coordinator with 5+ years experience. You will work collaboratively with project managers to organize and communicate all the details of the project and specific assignments to team members, data management and process improvements, and serve as the liaison between those team members and the project managers.

How We Will Help You:

Joining our organization is not only a job, but a chance to grow your career. We will make sure to equip you with the skills you need to produce robust applications that you can be proud of. Whether it is providing you with training on a new programming language or helping you get certified in a new technology, we will help you grow your skills so you can continue to deliver increasingly valuable work.

Why the Role Is Important:

Project Coordinators are instrumental in our success. We strive to be the first firm clients think of when it comes to fulfilling their technology needs, and our best evidence is successful project delivery supported by our project coordinators.

Once You Are Here, You Will:

Tasks may include but are not limited to the following: * Meet monthly (more frequently as advised by the Team Lead or when necessary) with Project Managers (PMs) of assigned activities.

• Seek attendance and support from Team Lead (TL) in meetings with PMs when required.
• Monitor schedule, milestones, burn rate, scope, risks, and issues of assigned activities under the guidance of the TL.
• Track discrepancies in schedule, milestones, scope, risks, and issues of assigned activities.
• Report discrepancies in schedule, milestones, scope, risks, and issues of assigned activities, to the TL.
• When issues/risks arise, seek guidance from the TL.
• Follow the TL's guidance on escalation procedures and reporting protocol for risks and issues.
• Ensure PMs enter all required data into Project Management Information Solution (PMIS).
• Ensure data entry and quality standards of data entered in PMIS.
• Through discussion with PMs, maintain data quality standards and accuracy.
• Contribute to reporting requests received.
• Seek advice and direction from the TL when assisting PMs with their project responsibilities.
• Support the TL in communicating expectations to PMs regarding their roles and responsibilities associated with their project funding.
• Participate in committees and project teams when required.
• Participate in training sessions provided to maintain knowledge of trends, developments, systems, tools, and best practices in the applicable IT Business Line Advisory Services (BLAS) discipline.
• Contribute to the analysis of internal processes and the implementation of process improvements.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience within the last ten (10) years as a Project Coordinator
• 3 projects with a minimum duration of 6 consecutive months experience in the last seven (7) years.
• University degree or college/CEGEP diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A copy of the degree or diploma must be provided.

Nice to Have:

• Public Sector experience

Ideal Mindset:

• Lifelong Learner. You are always seeking to improve your technical and nontechnical skills.
• Team Player. You are someone who wants to see everyone on the team succeed and is willing to go the extra mile to help a teammate in need.
• Listener. You listen to the needs of the customer and make those the priority throughout development.

This is a hybrid (remote / client site) role; successful candidates must live in the Capital Regional District (Ottawa, Canada).

Candidates must be able to attain a Reliability Status security clearance.

Applications should include a resume.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team. #J-18808-Ljbffr