Manager, Intermodal Development - Brampton, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Brampton, 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 are 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, Intermodal Development is responsible for evaluating, leading, and implementing infrastructure and technology projects as well as operational initiatives that position Intermodal to effectively deliver growth and improve its performance metrics.

The role requires detailed knowledge of Intermodal operations as well as project management skills, analytical capability, creative thinking, and the ability to deliver results.

Main Responsibilities

Project Development and Management

Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of the project life cycle for asset, infrastructure, and technologyrelated projects and initiatives to improve Intermodal operations practices, efficiencies, and capacities (e.g. opportunity evaluation, cost and benefit analysis, funding justification, specification development, construction supervision, contract management as well as expense management)
Engage and influence key stakeholders and build consensus to support effective project deliveries
Develop design proposals for Requests for Quotes (RFQs), preliminary design, and detailed design plans, and assist with business case proposals to secure funding
Evaluate alternatives, RFQ submissions, develop tender specifications, and lead the project until complete

Operations, Process Analysis and Evaluation

Provide business intelligence based on analysing operating procedures and metrics and an understanding of Intermodal's operation
Develop models to assess the operational requirements for capacity and Intermodal assets
Evaluate Marketing forecasts to determine timing for capacity expansion initiatives
Recommend and present processbased and investmentbased solutions to decision makers and implement these solutions if approval is granted
Develop models to evaluate terminal capacity (e.g., gate capacity, ground space capacity, etc.)
Evaluate the need for capacity improvements and develop solutions

Technical and Operational Innovation

Act as CN's technical consultant related to new product development and intermodalspecific process, civil and technological design and construction
Coordinate with customers, developers, and consultants on new product development
Provide guidance on specifications related to Intermodal operations

Idea Generation

Identify new initiatives that will improve Intermodal operations practices, efficiencies, and throughput capacity
Monitor new developments and trends in the intermodal industry

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office environment and outdoors in various types of weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.

The position requires occasional travel (25%) to Intermodal Terminals across CN's network.

Requirements:

Experience
Rail or Terminal Operations, Marketing or Business Analysis

Between 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in rail or terminal operations, marketing, or business analysis

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Business

Competencies

Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Innovates
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Collaborates with others and shares information
Demonstrates active listening
Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Strong knowledge of intermodal operations and economic analysis
Ability to gather and interpret data to identify opportunities and validate solutions

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.