Director, Capital Efficiency - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 Director, Capital Efficiency is responsible for leading the optimization of strategic allocation and utilization of financial resources within the Network Operations, Mechanical, and Engineering organizations.

The role leverages engineering expertise to identify and implement strategies that enhance capital efficiency, ensuring that investments in projects, technology, and infrastructure align with both financial goals and engineering best practices.

The role requires a unique combination of financial acumen, continuous improvement, and engineering insight to drive efficient and effective capital deployment.

Main Responsibilities

Capital Optimization

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop capital strategies that align with Network objectives and overall organizational goals
Provide technical insights to bridge the gap between financial considerations and engineering requirements
Lead comprehensive costbenefit and financial analysis for network projects, considering both shortterm and longterm financial and technical impacts as well as evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of capitalintensive projects
Assess technical risks and opportunities associated with capital investments
Optimize the allocation of engineering resources, including personnel, materials, and technology, to maximize capital efficiency
Develop and implement strategies to prioritize and allocate resources based on project requirements and financial goals

Technology Optimization

Develop models to assess the return on investment for technology initiatives
Identify opportunities to optimize technology and Network processes to improve capital efficiency
Work closely with all Network teams to streamline workflows and enhance resource utilization

Continuous Improvement

Implement a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI), leveraging lean principles to enhance capital efficiency over time
Identify and champion innovative solutions to drive efficiency gains

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

Foster collaboration between Finance and Network teams to ensure alignment in capital efficiency initiatives
Act as a bridge between technical teams and organizational stakeholders, facilitating effective communication
Prepare assessments, strategies, position papers and statements
Persuade stakeholders and influence designs and decisions using negotiation, facilitation, and consensusbuilding skills

Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.

The role requires regular travel (50%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.).

Requirements:

Experience

Engineering and Finance_
Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in engineering or related roles
Between 8 to 10 years of experience successfully managing complex capital projects from initiation to completion
Proven experience in engineering project management, financial analysis, and capital efficiency
Experience leading crossfunctional teams
Experience developing business cases and analysis

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Project Management (PMP), Scrum Alliance, ITIL or Six Sigma certifications or equivalent

Competencies

Demonstrates agility and drives change
Innovates
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Applies critical thinking
Collaborates with others and shares information
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Strong understanding of engineering principles and their intersection with financial considerations
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for a nontechnical audience

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