City : Calgary, AB, CA

Category : Other

Industry : Transportation

Employer : Canadian Pacific

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:

The Manager - Program Management will be responsible for leading Project Controls activities on internal and external projects within Canada, US and Mexico. The successful candidate will be responsible for execution of Project Control plans for each project in the Engineering function, addressing project controls responsibilities, methodology and systems. This position will manage reporting requirements as well as the betterment of the Program Management Offices methodologies and related processes.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee the Program Management Office which is responsible for reporting and communicating on the Engineering capital budget (+$900M)
• Create monthly reporting packages and annual reports for each Territory/Project Owner
• Lead meetings on a monthly and annual basis with each Territory/Project Owner to review results
• Gather insights to develop forecasts on a monthly basis, analyze outlooks to identify areas of concerns; work with Engineering Leadership to develop actions plans to address variances and improve results
• Support the execution of Project Change Notices and challenge the reasonability of requested changes
• Manage, lead and mentor 1-2 analysts
• Work collaboratively with various teams to drive results and ensure consensus including Engineering Works, Investment Analysis, Project Accounting and Operations Accounting, etc
• Assist in ad hoc requests from operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner
• Work to understand how the business operates identifying opportunities for improved financial performance
• Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures relating to Program Management
• Perform Project Controls training and oversight
• Lead system integration/transformation projects (Example: converting SAP ECC to future state SAP S4 and aligning legacy CP and KCS reporting/processes)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ industry related experience
• Professional designation CPA/CFA considered an asset
• PMP certification considered an asset
• Understanding of the rail business, Engineering operations and proven track record of success at CPKC
• Proficient with SAP ECC and Business Analyzer; BPC considered an asset
• Ability to build complex financial models in Excel, utilize macros/VBA and work with large volumes of data
• Knowledge of Accounting capitalization requirements
• Experience in operations mid-management and/or Financial project planning with an operational focus
• Team Lead/Supervisory experience and knowledge of Consequence Leadership required
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to independently execute ad hoc requests from operational leaders by providing support in an accurate and timely manner
• Effective relationship builder and ability to work with cross functional teams and conflicting agendas
• Continuous improvement mindset; ability to challenge the status quo and lead difficult conversations
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan 
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• 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. 

Background Investigation:

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

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

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: 101538
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Available to: Internal & External