Senior Project Manager

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing and delivering the overall project and its deliverables by acting as the customer’s single point of contact for the project. This includes responsibility for planning and completing project activities and managing resources to ensure the established scope, budget, time, and quality goals are met.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work with technical and business leaders to define project investment opportunities, including Work with technical and business leaders to define project investment opportunities, including scope, schedule, budget, and benefits
• Identify and negotiate project resource requirements with delivery organizations (internal & external), set delivery expectations, and evaluate delivery performance
• Lead the planning and execution of multiple Agile or Waterfall projects, ensuring timely, within-scope, budget-compliant delivery that meets quality standards
• Work with Product and Resource Owners to find and involve collaborators. Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Technical Leads to define and review project requirements for efficient benefits.
• Facilitate seamless interactions among Technical Leads, Project Delivery Staff, and QA Leads for cohesive execution and testing, while supervising cross-departmental activities to balance competing priorities and secure delivery commitments
• Coordinate all aspects of project implementations, including practice runs and debut activities, to ensure a smooth transition into production environments. Promptly report any critical issues and risks to leadership for timely resolution
• Take part in activities related to organizational change, with a focus on encouraging product adoption and preparing the support team for new or modified systems.
• Follow IS PMO processes for work, stage gates, and controls in accordance with SOX and management compliance. Team Leadership
• Create, maintain, and provide timely submissions for project financials, managing costs in SAP and Excel
• Develop, monitor, and control all aspects of delivery according to CPKC IS PMO and established methodologies for project management.
• Develop and support the creation of presentations for senior management on project scope, schedule, budget, and status updates
• Provide project leadership: set clear goals, engage team members, resolve conflict and recognize team member contributions appropriately
• Conduct regular lessons learned sessions to ensure continuous improvement of project teams

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Commerce/Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Over 10 years of leading large, multi-stakeholder, business-focused application development IS projects
• Advanced practical expertise in project management across various knowledge areas, including scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk, procurement, and integration.
• Proficient in delivering Custom Development and Application Integration projects using Agile methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Microsoft Project for planning and delivery
• Lead Statement of Work (SOW) development, contract negotiations, and manage vendors and material delivery
• Solid ability to communicate and influence decision-making at both executive and working levels; experienced in prioritization and conflict resolution
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience
• PMI-ACP or Certified Scrum Master certification is an asset

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Drug Test Elements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  New hires may be required to undergo a drug screen.  We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free. 

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Driver’s License verification and/or last 3 years of driving history if a requirement of the position
• Background checks that may included 7 years of employment history and Social Security number verification

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

For our US applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities . For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 103640
• Department: Information Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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