Programme Management Director - Engineering

Business Unit: Operations
Highest Level Division: Engineering
This range represents the hiring range. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.
We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
The incumbent develops and oversees unionized Railroaders to ensure safe, quality, and efficient production and shipment of track products for Engineering's Capital and Maintenance programs.
Main ResponsibilitiesOverseeing Employee Performance and Safety
Improve team and individual performance through mentoring, training, coaching, auditing, and feedback
Lead continuous improvement culture
Communicate with customers regarding detailed product requirements, schedule, and shipping requirements
Coordinate and monitor products through complete production cycle, which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, producing, handling inventory, loading, shipping, and documenting
Cohere to a production schedule and control internal and external customer expectations
Coordinate, establish, and implement standard operating procedures for safe and quality production
Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of safety, quality, and efficiency are met or exceeded
Working ConditionsThe incumbent works primarily outdoors (90%) with limited office time (10%), in all types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires extensive travel (80%) across the region to provide oversight on projects and programs. The position is required to work a production cycle schedule, including overnight stays. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Minimum 2 years of supervising, planning, coordinating, scheduling, and auditing production operations in a unionized environment
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Card
Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence
Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
Performance and value delivery
Planning
Depth of analysis
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to learn business-critical systems, including Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) such as Production Planning, Payroll, and Time Reporting
Additionally, interest in learning Service Reliability System (SRS), Safety Risk Management (SRM) eBusiness Applications, Lotus Notes Applications, which consist of Performance Assessment Process (PAP), Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC)
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
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.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. 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 View email address on ca.hrm.tc.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.