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 leverage 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
As an Expert Program/Project manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of projects within the Finance Portfolio. You will oversee all aspects of program/project. You will set deadlines, assign responsibilities, ensures accurate allocation of resources, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and monitor and summarize progress of the program/project. You will build and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the project. You will guide and coach the project specialists within your project/program. You will actively participate in the deployment of project governance, standards & best practices. You will also prepare reports for upper management regarding status of the project. Strong leadership is essential with the ability simultaneously manage multiple mandates.
Main responsibilities
Manage RFI and RFP activities and timeline
Responsible for coordination and completion of large scale and complex project/program
Develop the project plan, which includes the timeline, budget and resource plans
Identify program/project milestones, critical success factors, risks and resource requirements
Ability to manage budgets and align project deliverables to expected business case benefits
Collaborate efficiently with partners, clients and vendors to deliver projects according to plan
Lead project teams using waterfall and/or Hybrid Agile methodology
Ensure all program/project management best practices are applied, following client methodology (Planning, Execution & Control, Closing & Transfer to Core)
Work closely with the Business and Product Owners to optimize waterfall/agile practices within the team
Work closely with the project specialists, analysts, integrators & project manager under the project/program to solve problems and provide guidance
Ensure project transparency with timely and clear progress updates to senior management
Negotiates changes in scope, budget or schedule with sponsor and steering committee, and ensure adherence to change management process
Manage project plan using Microsoft Project Professional Server (PPM)/PWA);
Able to work under pressure, flexible during times of change and reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently, while maintaining business value and respecting project deadlines
Requirements
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent
PMP certification (or equivalent) an asset.
SCRUM or equivalent Agile methodology certification (an asset)
Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of the Finance business and related processes.
Comfortable with implementing leading edge technology
Experience in implementing SaaS solutions
Strong capacity to communicate and enforce corrective and preventive actions
Strong capacity to communicate and lead project/ program planning activities
Well-developed communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders
Proactive, organized, bilingual
Expertise on MS Project, MS Excel & Jira or equivalent Agile solutions
Experience
Minimum 7 years of IT project/program management experience
4 years of experience in transportation industry will be considered an asset
This position is posted as a grade LEVEL 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.
For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position will depend on the employee's experience.
CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company's vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN's contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.
CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.