At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive 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 Expert Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of a project, from initiation to completion. Project Manager works closely with project teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
Develop the project plan, which includes the timeline, budget, and resource plans
Execute the project plan, monitor project progress against the project plan and ensure project remains on scope, on time and on budget while ensuring the completeness and quality of all project deliverables
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Prepare monthly project status reports and financial reports, including Year End Outlook (YEO)
Determine and assess need for additional staff or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments, if necessary, during the project cycle
Ensure the successful transition of the project deliverables to core support
Perform risk management planning, identification and analysis to define a risk response plan
Identify key project issues and risks as well as provide leadership to resolve
Handle change requests proactively (i.e. scope, time or budgets change requests)
Ensure that the change management plan is developed and executed
Articulate and communicate objectives, requirements, expectations, concepts, issues, and progress to the team, senior management, and stakeholders
Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
Conduct project postmortems and create the recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
Define procurement and solicitation plan, if required, jointly with Supply Management.
Participate in solicitation and source selection
Administer contracts
Apply, and ensure compliance with, all appropriate CN Information and Technology (I&T) standards (e.g., Security, Architecture, Project Delivery Methodology, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), etc.)
Project Management
o Experience in managing Infrastructure and telecom projects
o Experience in complex project delivery (e.g., new technologies, multi-site deployment, large scale programs or projects)
o Experience in cross-functional team leadership and personnel management
Project Management Institute (PMP) certification
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Applies critical thinking
Demonstrate agility and drives change
Collaborates with others and shares information
Seeks and values all perspectives
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Demonstrates active listening
Knowledge of Microsoft office (Project, Excel)
Advanced knowledge of estimation techniques
Knowledge of several system integration and development methodologies
Knowledge of project financial management best practices
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
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.
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].
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