At CN, we work together to move our company-and North America-forward. Be part of our Information & Technology (I&T) team, a critical piece of the engine that keeps us in motion. From enterprise architecture to operational technology, our teams use the agile methodology to automate and digitize our railroad ensuring our operations run optimally and safely and our employees can focus on value-added tasks. You will be able to develop your skills and career in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and delivery of multiple parallel projects within the modernization program. As a key contributor to project success, the incumbent oversees all aspects of projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors, and summarizes progress of the project as well as builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects. Working with cross-functional teams, the role prepares reports for upper management regarding status of the projects and verifies that the project portfolio achieves the potential benefits defined in the project's business case. Moreover, the incumbent will actively participate in the deployment of projects governance, standards and best practices and is accountable for supervising project team members.
Main Responsibilities
Coordinate and complete large scale and complex projects
Understand a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
Negotiate changes in scope, budget, or schedule with sponsor and steering committee or management
Lead and direct the work of others
Report progress to Delivery Managers, head of a unit or the department and steering committee
Identify resource requirements
Identify milestones and critical success factors
Communicate and collaborate with people across the organization including partners, clients, and vendors to get work done
Ensure project transparency with timely and effective project communications
Escalate issues and risks
Lead steering committee with the Senior Delivery Managers
Align delivery teams and practices throughout the project's execution
Handle project constrains and assumptions as well as maintain projects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) throughout the project's lifecycle
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires minimal travel (10%) with Canada and the United States (U.S.).
Requirements
Experience
Project Management
Minimum 10 years of experience in Information and Technology (I&T) project management
o Demonstrated experience with large transformative programs
o Experience with end-to-end delivery of mission-critical technology products and services where down time is close to zero
o Experience working in the Transportation or Rail industry on I&T projects
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's Degree in Management, Technology, or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or equivalent
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Applies critical thinking
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Collaborates with others and shares information
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scaled Agile, Lean, Scrum), Development Operations (DevOps), and continuous integration and delivery
Knowledge of project management best practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Project Professional Server (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) and Progressive Web Application (PWA .
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
This position is posted as a grade 7. For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position may adjust based on the employee's experience.
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
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