Manager, Mechanical Detection Technology Development

Canadian National Railway Company•Homewood, IL

About The Position

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! Job Summary The Manager, Mechanical Detection Technology Development is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, sourcing and executing new technology initiatives that drive improvements in safety, operational excellence, and business management for Mechanical. The position liaises between Mechanical, Engineering, and I&T and collaborates with internal and external business partners to develop and deliver solutions. The incumbent facilitates a common understanding between parties by eliciting requirements from Mechanical, and leads efforts to design, source and implement technology solutions that solve short-term tactical needs but can scale as part of the broader Mechanical Technology strategy. The role is responsible for curating and maintaining a robust innovation pipeline, from research to incubation and operationalization.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of work experience in systems technology development, product development, field operations, or equivalent technical industries
Experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements from multiple stakeholder groups and synthesizing into actionable items
Experience designing inspection or detection systems
Experience in technical project or program delivery
Experience in providing recommendations to senior leaders with appropriate justification
Experience with data science techniques and data analysis tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects, Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Business Warehouse (BW)
Experience in technology and systems integration
Experience in railway systems
Experience in Railroad and Engineering field operations
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computing Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computing Science, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to enable higher productivity
Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work
Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
Initiates and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
Ability to work independently and make sound judgements based on available resources
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Strong understanding of both Mechanical and I&T processes
Comprehensive working knowledge of sensing technology solutions
Solid understanding of electro‑mechanical systems.
Familiarity with software system architecture and development
Knowledge of computer networking principles and cybersecurity standards.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of SAP and CN’s internal systems
Awareness of cloud‑based technologies, with exposure to machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts

Nice To Haves

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

Business Requirements Management, Product Design and Technology Sourcing
Collaborate with Mechanical leadership to identify opportunities for technology solutions using data-driven methodologies
Serve as Technical Expert in the development, sourcing, and selection process
Direct CN I&T technical requirements and deliveries
Lead product requirements process, including identifying appropriate stakeholders, leading requirements gathering sessions, and creating process maps
Lead cross-functional collaboration with other projects and programs to validate business needs, understand dependencies and align deliverables
Collaborate with cross functional team to define PoC MVPs
Partner with CN Procurement and other internal partners (I&T, Operations, Finance as needed) to develop and launch RFIs, RFPs, and associated evaluation collateral
Collaborate with Mechanical Detection leadership to define long term product and technology strategies
Research and Development
Analyze impacts of new technologies and methodologies and their application to business outcomes and back-office analytics systems
Provide business leaders with insight into innovative technologies that can disrupt and enhance business models and capabilities
Conduct technical analysis and evaluations of advanced solutions
Gather, evaluate, and analyze data from multiple field operations technologies
Perform consolidation and analysis on multiple cross-functional data sources
Product Delivery and Operationalization
Oversee Mechanical, I&T and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget
Lead the development of project evaluation criteria; work with internal stakeholders to analyze delivery and results to determine level of success
Analyze, clarify, prioritize, and manage requirements throughout product life cycle
Understand solution gaps and communicate complex business issues and impacts to stakeholders