Project Coordinator, Enterprise Transformation

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Project Coordinator Enterprise Transformation (One-year contract)

Reporting to the Director Enterprise Transformation and working closely with the Program Manager and Project Manager the Project Coordinator plays a role in supporting the planning execution and monitoring of initiatives within the Transformation Management Office (TMO)/Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).

This role focuses on project coordination administrative support data entry and opportunities to contribute to data analysis and continuous improvement. The position ensures alignment across projects supports governance and helps maintain visibility on key milestones dependencies and risks to enable successful Mitacs Enterprise Transformation (MET) program delivery.

Why This Role

This is a full-time temporary one-year role offers the opportunity to:

• Contribute directly to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with high organizational impact.
• Gain exposure to program-level governance and work closely with transformation leaders.
• Build valuable project management and change management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Develop problem-solving creative thinking and stakeholder influence skills in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Administrative Support

• Support Program and Project Managers in the execution and delivery of projects.
• Coordinate project planning scheduling and tracking of activities resources and deliverables across MET programs.
• Monitor dependencies milestones and key deliverables; escalate risks and issues when needed.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings prepare agendas document decisions and follow up on action items.
• Support budget management by maintaining budget trackers inputting data tracking invoices and preparing reports.

Data Reporting and Insights

• Collect analyze and interpret project and program data to identify trends risks and opportunities.
• Prepare portfolio-level dashboards and reports to provide clear visibility on project performance and resource allocation.
• Support capacity planning by monitoring workload across projects and providing recommendations for optimization.

Risk Issues and Governance

• Maintain and update RAID logs (Risks Actions Issues Dependencies/Decisions) and ensure alignment with corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) standards.
• Track project risks and issues document mitigation strategies and escalate to Project or Program Managers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with TMO/EPMO governance standards and processes.

Process Improvement and Methodology

• Contribute to refining and maintaining TMO/EPMO project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance delivery practices.
• Support the portfolio intake process and ensure compliance with governance standards.

Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare presentations reports communications and updates for Program Manager Project Manager Director Sponsors and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication across the portfolio supporting change management and engagement activities.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete organized and audit-ready.

Role requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Analyst Project Manager or similar role.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent.
• Degree or diploma in Business Administration IT or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of project management processes methodologies and frameworks.
• Proficiency with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Aha Smartsheet Control Centre Jira Asana or ).
• Advanced skills in MS Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Experience in creating and maintaining process documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment manage competing priorities and adjust plans as needed.
• Strong organizational communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Facilitation skills and comfortable presenting to groups and educating staff on new concepts and processes.

Nice to have:

• Formal training or certifications in Agile (CSM PSM SAFe PMI-ACP ICP DASM).
• Experience working within a project-orientated department (e.g. TMO or EPMO).
• Experience with Power platform tools (e.g. Power BI Power Apps or Power Automate.)
• Understanding of resource management and capacity planning practices.
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of change planning and change management work.

Hiring Range:$64640 - $76760

Hiring and Salary Range Transparency

Typically employees are hired transferred or promoted within the salary range specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.

The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.

Only in rare and exceptional circumstances where a candidate has the experience skills and expertise that far exceed those required for the position would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.

Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs:EquityDiversity and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas strengths interests and backgrounds (e.g. gender identities and expressions Indigeneity race abilities sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

Required Experience:

Manager