Project Control Officer Lead

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Job Summary

The Project Control Officer (PCO) Lead is responsible for managing Portfolio Management Office (PMO) support team, activities, and processes. The incumbent maintains the project plan and supports the Project Manager (PM) in producing reports and dashboards. The position handles matters concerning onboarding and invoicing. The role participates in overseeing the overall implementation of the Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) in accordance with the established schedule and budget.

Main Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead PCOs and coordinate project activities
• Develop work plans, manage deadlines, and coordinate project team activities and sub-teams
• Support the PM in developing the project plan, which includes the timeline, key milestones, budget and resource plans, which may include acquiring resources and developing the team
• Assist with maintaining a Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) log and follow-up with key stakeholders
• Control the project resource onboarding process, including hiring, providing hardware and access to applications
• Monitor project progress against project plans and ensure project remains on scope, on time, and on budget while ensuring the completeness and quality of projects
• Raise concerns and liaise with the PM as well as stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Prepare weekly project budget dashboard
• Support the PM to create monthly program status report
• Contribute to the coordination of on-site meetings
• Centralize project artifacts and ensure all PMs follow the same delivery methodology
• Assist the Senior PM in conducting regular status meetings across the organization
• Support the Senior PM in gathering pertinent information for decision-making purposes
• Provide required information concerning project progress, budget, risks and issues

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role may require travel (10%) to CN Headquarters (HQ) depending on the incumbent’s location. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure.

Requirements

Experience

Project Management

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience

o Between 3 to 5 years as a PCO or project coordinator for complex projects and programs

o Experience in distribution SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications in large, complex environments as project coordinator

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Technology (I&T)
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification*
• SCRUM Certification*
• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience through speech and writing
• Applies analytical thinking
• Innovates through problem solving
• Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work
• Demonstrates organizational abilities
• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
• Works independently with little supervision
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of planning techniques such as Project Breakdown Structure (PBS), earned value analysis, and work breakdown structure
• Advanced knowledge of tools and techniques, including Microsoft Office Project, Excel, Project Portfolio Management Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools
• Project and time management
• Knowledge of SAP standard project management methodologies
• Ability to work closely with process owners and other key stakeholders to communicate the progress of projects
• Ability to manage budgets and highlight any variances to the PM

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN requires that all employees in Canada be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company’s vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN’s contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.

For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position will depend on the employee’s experience.

CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company’s vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN’s contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.