Senior Manager, Engineering Programs

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The Senior Manager, Engineering Programs is responsible for leading a team of managers and officers responsible for budgetary oversight of CN’s Basic Capital plan. The role is accountable for maintaining project estimation processes, providing oversight of CN’s Engineering Capital Planning System (ECPS), ensuring budgetary compliance and forecasting. Furthermore, the role issues regular cost reports, supports the development of the multi-year detailed Capital budget, and maintains compliance to established Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) as well as the United States (U.S.) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Main Responsibilities Current Year Budget Oversight

·       Oversee work order and network management within Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) financial modules (e.g., Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM))

·       Provide guidance and oversight of project management processes, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals

·       Develop and update project budgets and forecasts regularly, offering recommendations to Senior Management for improvements

·       Perform in-depth cost and budget variance analysis to ensure financial accuracy and accountability

·       Ensure project-level reviews are conducted in accordance with SOX controls and Engineering requirements

·       Lead or coordinate corrective actions related to labor, material, invoice, and productivity reporting

Multi-year Capital Expenditures (CapEx) plan

·       Collaborate with the Finance team to establish the overall Basic Capital envelope, underpinned by a comprehensive and detailed plan

·       Partner with Finance, Procurement, and relevant Engineering departments to develop and maintain detailed project-level cost estimates in ECPS, including the establishment of unit costing for materials, labor, and other expenses

Reporting and Systems

·       Generate and distribute financial and productivity reports, both on an ad hoc and recurring basis

·       Create tailored reports for all organizational levels, from frontline supervisors to the Board of Directors

·       Collaborate with Information and Technology (I&T) and Engineering teams as the primary business owner for ECPS, ensuring alignment and functionality

Compliance

·       Ensure compliance with SOX and CN’s Capital Guidelines by both direct reports and field teams

·       Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to regularly review and update SOX controls

·       Provide support for both external and internal audits

People Management

·       Oversee the daily operations of the team to ensure a smooth workflow and efficiency

·       Provide guidance to internal stakeholders and mentor Engineering staff on tasks to ensure timely and successful project progression

·       Handle operational tasks to cover for absences and vacation periods, ensuring continuity in team performance

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work long hours (extensive volume of work daily), night shifts and weekends when necessary. 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%) within Canada and the U.S.

Requirements Experience

Management

·       Between 5 to 10 years of relevant experience

o   Experience in the financial or railroad industry with an emphasis on project and budget management

o   Knowledge of railway Engineering (e.g., Track, Signals, Bridges)

o   Experience building reports using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, SAP Business Warehouse, and Business Objects

Education/Certification/Designation

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, or equivalent *

·       Professional designation or certification (e.g., Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP))*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

·       Leads by example for the safety and security of all

·       Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

·       Demonstrates active listening

·       Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

·       Collaborates with others and shares information

·       Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

·       Sets direction and inspires others

·       Communicates with impact

·       Demonstrates agility and drives change

·       Develops self and others

Technical Skills/Knowledge

·       Strong computer skills

·       Knowledge of metrics for productivity measures and unit costing

·       Knowledge of basic financial, accounting and project management best practices

·       Understanding of railway engineering (or equivalent industry)

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.