Specialist Project Management-CA

Req Id: 1257

Job Location: Montreal - QC

Business Unit: Technology

Highest Level Division: Information Security

Posting Start Date: 10/21/26

Posting End Date: 11/09/2026

French/English Bilingual Requirement: No

Hiring Salary Range: $ 89900 - 118000

This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Job Summary
This incumbent is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Information and Technology (Technology) projects. The incumbent oversees all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, governance, reporting, execution, control, closing, and transfer to core operations. The role sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors progress, summarizes project status, and prepares reports for senior management and steering committees. The incumbent builds and maintains effective working relationships with team members, vendors, business partners, clients, sponsors, product owners, and other departments involved in project delivery. The role leads multi-disciplinary teams using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid delivery methodologies within the assigned project. Furthermore, the incumbent actively participates in the deployment and continuous improvement of project governance, standards, tools, and best practices to support successful delivery and business value realization.

Main Responsibilities
Project Delivery

Coordinate and complete Technology projects or from initiation through closing and transfer to core operations team

Define project scope, objectives, milestones, critical success factors, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, dependencies, and success measures

Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project plans using Microsoft Project Professional Server, Project Web App (PWA), and other required project management tools

Lead project teams using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies, ensuring that delivery activities remain aligned with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality expectations, and business objectives

Monitor project progress, identify constraints, address risks and issues, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are clearly communicated and followed through

Manage budgets, forecasts, and project financial information to align deliverables with expected business case benefits

Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and in accordance with CN standards and methodology

Governance, Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement

Apply project management best practices and follow the project delivery methodology, including planning, execution, control, closing, and transfer to core operations

Identify project risks, issues, interdependencies, resource constraints, required decisions,



and elevate matters appropriately

Ensure project transparency through timely, accurate, and clear progress updates to senior management, sponsors, steering committees, and key stakeholders

Prepare project reports, governance material, and status updates for management review.

Support the preparation of impact analyses for scope, schedule, or budget changes and elevate to sponsors/steering committees. Collaborate effectively with business partners, Product Owners, clients, vendors, technical teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects according to plan

Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments to support alignment, issue resolution, and delivery of expected outcomes

Project Standards, Continuous Improvement and Team Guidance

Adhere to the deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of project governance, delivery standards, tools, templates, and best practices

Work closely with the Business and Product Owners to optimize Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery practices within the team

Promote disciplined project management practices, including documentation, risk and issue tracking, schedule management, governance preparation, and lessons learned

Support the use of leading-edge technology and project delivery tools to improve transparency, collaboration, execution, and control

Maintain flexibility during times of change and react to project adjustments or alterations promptly and efficiently while maintaining business value and respecting deadlines

Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high-impact execution within the project team

Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office workplace with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, adapt to changing project requirements, and respond promptly and efficiently to project adjustments while maintaining business value and delivery commitments.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience

Experience leading large-scale or complex projects in Information and Technology environments

Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, governance, reporting, and stakeholder expectations

Experience leading project teams using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid delivery methodologies

Experience preparing project reports, executive updates, governance material, and steering committee presentations

Experience working with vendors, business partners, Product Owners, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders

Experience in the transportation industry*

Experience with Intermodal operations or supply chain processes*

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Any requirement marked with () will be considered an asset (not mandatory)

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems





Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Program Management Professional (PMP) certification*

Scrum and Agile certification*

Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered

Any requirement marked with () will be considered an asset (not mandatory)

Competencies

We Care About Each Other

We Strive for Excellence

We Succeed Together

We Lead Responsibly

Conflict management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Listening

Financial acumen

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, standards, tools, and best practices

Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies

Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budget management, resource allocation, change management, risk management, issue management, dependency management, and benefit realization

Knowledge of Microsoft Project Professional Server, Project Web App (PWA), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Jira

Knowledge of stakeholder and vendor management, negotiation practices, and executive reporting

Knowledge of the transportation business and related Intermodal operational and supply chain processes*

Comfortable implementing or supporting leading-edge technology

Strong ability to communicate and enforce corrective and preventive actions

Strong ability to communicate and lead project planning activities

Well-developed communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders

Proactive, organized, and able to manage competing priorities

Fluently bilingual in English and French*

Any requirement marked with () will be considered an asset (not mandatory)

Additional Information (If Any)
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 an 18,800-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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