Manager, Program Management 1

CPKC; Calgary; Vor Ort; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible and competitive benefits

Competitive pension and retirement

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Zusammenfassung

CPKC is seeking a PMO Manager to lead capital project reporting for a $1.2B North American engineering program. You will partner with field teams, engineering leadership, and finance to deliver monthly insights, forecast accuracy, and transparent performance metrics.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in reporting or controls, strong Excel/Power BI skills (VBA, Power Query), and experience with SAP/S4HANA.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in reporting, program controls, engineering quality assurance or general analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, VBA, Power Query) and Power BI.
• Experience with SAP and data visualization tools is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Develop monthly capital forecasts by gathering insights, analyzing outlooks, and identifying risks or areas of concern.
• Partner with engineering leadership to address performance challenges and drive actionable mitigation strategies.
• Identify budget constraints and scope changes, overseeing the Project Change Notice (PCN) process in alignment with engineering and finance.
• Lead monthly and annual review meetings with Assistant Chief Engineers to analyze results, drivers, and forecast refinements.
• Identify and advance opportunities to improve engineering performance, controls, and reporting transparency.
• Consolidate and refresh daily, weekly, and monthly reporting across multiple systems including ECC, S/4HANA, Excel, Power BI, and internal platforms.
• Support ad-hoc analyses, including project spend breakdowns, cost driver assessments, and detailed drill-downs across complex capital portfolios.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

AI prompting capability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

S/4HANA

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Start Date: 10/30/26

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career - you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Program Management Office (PMO) Manager supports engineering leadership by delivering transparent, accurate, and timely reporting on capital portfolio performance across North America.

This role partners closely with field personnel, project owners, and finance teams to provide monthly insights, production reviews, and forecast accuracy for a $1.2B engineering capital program. Through enhanced project controls, visibility to budget drivers, and cross-functional collaboration, the PMO enables informed decision-making and actionable outcomes.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop monthly capital forecasts by gathering insights, analyzing outlooks, and identifying risks or areas of concern
• Partner with engineering leadership to address performance challenges and drive actionable mitigation strategies
• Identify budget constraints and scope changes, overseeing the Project Change Notice (PCN) process in alignment with engineering and finance
• Contribute and lead monthly and annual review meetings with Assistant Chief Engineers to analyze results, drivers, and forecast refinements
• Identify and advance opportunities to improve engineering performance, controls, and reporting transparency
• Consolidate and refresh daily, weekly, and monthly reporting across multiple systems including ECC, S/4HANA, Excel, Power BI, and internal platforms
• Support ad-hoc analyses, including project spend breakdowns, cost driver assessments, and detailed drill-downs across complex capital portfolios

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in reporting, program controls, Engineering quality assurance or general analysis
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, VBA, Power Query) and Power BI, with demonstrated AI prompting capability to enhance analysis and efficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to construct reporting templates and refine existing reports
• Effective cross-functional communication abilities
• Experience with SAP and data visualization tools is an asset
• Railroad or transportation industry experience is an asset

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

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

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.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. 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 Color (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: 106648
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External