Expert Program and Project Management

Canadian National Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

ESIP

Pension

Benefits and other perks

Job summary

CN is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and financial management of IT projects. You will partner with Delivery Managers and cross-functional teams to control scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, providing transparent status reports to leadership and steering committees.

Based in Montreal, this hybrid role requires seven years of IT project management experience, PMP preferred, and knowledge of Agile/DevOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Engineering or Computer Science.
• PMP Certification.
• Equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.
• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• Conflict management
• Planning
• Influence

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete large scale and complex projects
• Understand the needs of the business stakeholders
• Negotiate changes in scope, budget, or schedule with sponsor and steering committee or management
• Facilitate and orchestrate cross-functional project activities
• Report progress to Delivery Managers, head of a unit or the department and steering committee
• Identify resource requirements
• Identify milestones and critical success factors
• Communicate and collaborate with people across the organization including partners, clients, and vendors to get work done
• Ensure project transparency with timely and effective project communications
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk and issue logs, creating proactive mitigation strategies before escalation is required.
• Lead steering committee with the Delivery Managers and Senior Delivery Managers
• Handle project constrains and assumptions as well as maintain projects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) throughout the project's lifecycle
• Manage project financials, including monthly forecasting, tracking actuals against budget, and reporting on financial health.

Skills

Project management

Large technology projects

End-to-end delivery

Transportation/Rail tech experience

Agile/DevOps/CI-CD

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Engineering or Computer Science

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft ADO

Microsoft Project Server (PPM/PWA)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Highest Level Division: Customer & Intermodal Solutions

Posting Start Date: 11/10/26

Posting End Date: 11/29/2026

Hiring Salary Range: $110000 - 144000

This range representing 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

The role is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and financial management of various IT projects. Working closely with Delivery Managers and cross-functional teams, the project manager maintains tight control over project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans. Rather than simply directing daily technical tasks, this role serves as the central hub for project governance, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication. Additionally, the position is accountable for providing transparent status reporting to leadership, managing project-level vendor financials, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within approved funding constraints.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete large scale and complex projects
• Understand the needs of the business stakeholders
• Negotiate changes in scope, budget, or schedule with sponsor and steering committee or management
• Facilitate and orchestrate cross-functional project activities
• Report progress to Delivery Managers, head of a unit or the department and steering committee
• Identify resource requirements
• Identify milestones and critical success factors
• Communicate and collaborate with people across the organization including partners, clients, and vendors to get work done
• Ensure project transparency with timely and effective project communications
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk and issue logs, creating proactive mitigation strategies before escalation is required.
• Lead steering committee with the Delivery Managers and Senior Delivery Managers
• Handle project constrains and assumptions as well as maintain projects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) throughout the project's lifecycle
• Manage project financials, including monthly forecasting, tracking actuals against budget, and reporting on financial health.

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role may require minimal travel (10%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.).

Experience

Project Management

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Information and Technology (Technology) project management
• Demonstrated experience with large Technology projects
• Experience with end-to-end delivery of mission-critical technology products and services where downtime is close to zero
• Experience working in the Transportation or Rail industry on Technology projects*
• 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 Management, Engineering or Computer Science
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• Conflict management
• Planning
• Influence

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scaled Agile, Lean, Scrum), Development Operations (DevOps), and continuous integration and delivery
• Knowledge of project management best practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft ADO
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project Professional Server (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) and Progressive Web Application (PWA)).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of both English and French is a strong asset.

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 [e-mail].

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