Expert Product Manager Human Resources ERP - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At CN, we work together to move our company—and North America—forward.

Be part of our Information & Technology (I&T) team, a critical piece of the engine that keeps us in motion.

From enterprise architecture to operational technology, our teams use the agile methodology to automate and digitize our railroad ensuring our operations run optimally and safely and our employees can focus on value-added tasks.

You will be able to develop your skills and career 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 role of Expert, Product Manager translates business requirements into formal product roadmaps and works closely with the Business and I&T stakeholders to operationalize these roadmaps for initial development and evolution of the product.

The Expert, Product Manager supports the full lifecycle of the product and as such seeks regular customer feedback related to the product to understand and improve customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

Business Partnering

Create trusted relationships between the Business and I&T organization, ensuring that there is a clear communication channel between the two, making recommendations to ensure product expectations are aligned
Work with the Business to capture, identify and develop a pipeline of product opportunities and innovative ideas
Translate business' needs into features through a formal product roadmap
Works in close collaboration with the product owners in Business and I&T delivery teams to operationalize the development and evolution of product roadmaps while respecting architecture and governance guidelines
Manages intake for both projects and enhancements
Shapes business cases (including the need for change / objective, strategic alignment, benefits, etc.) and promotes Business sponsorship
Support the annual budget planning exercises led by Finance
Provide business leaders with insight into innovative technologies that may enhance or disrupt business models / capabilities
Work with Architecture and Delivery Managers to ensure the clarity and accuracy of the product requirements

Evolving Product Management Discipline

Drive the 35 year product vision and strategy for human resource products and paint a clear path on how to get there
Work closely with business, operations, and technology teams to develop a roadmap that addresses the needs of our users
Prioritize product development activities to ensure alignment to both the business and technology strategies
Facilitate the definition and tracking of key metrics related to the product (e.g., performance, financials, etc.)
Work with a crossfunctional team to develop a comprehensive and bold digital growth vision, strategy, roadmap, and set key business objectives for the product
Leverage product knowledge, and growth drivers, as well as customer insights and analytics to prioritize the direction and desired outcomes for product's digital journey
Become a domain expert by gaining a deep understanding of relevant technology & industry trends, competitive dynamics, and provide a knowledgeable perspective
Engage with vendors to understand and influence their product evolution based on CN's strategic needs
Ensure project and enhancement teams deliver product features based on requirements and release scope

Requirements:

Experience
years overall work experience

3+ years knowledge and experience with designing SAP ECC 6.0 HCM solutions in Personnel Administration (PA), Org Management (OM), Benefits and Time
Experience with SuccessFactors or other HCM
Experience with HCM Security an asset
Demonstrated experience in engaging senior leaders and other stakeholders to support business decisions
Experience in shaping, building, scaling and sustaining products
Experience in transportation & logistics companies
Any experience for these above would be considered an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or business administration or equivalent degree and experience
Master's degree in engineering or administration would be an asset*
Competencies
Business acumen, and the ability to communicate with executives, business domain stakeholders and technical staff alike
Excellent leadership, influence, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Effective planning and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and technical skills
Ability to develop a product vision and execute to make that vision a reality, with a passion for building great products

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Experience with the implementation of a Human Capital Management system, SAP ECC, SAP SuccessFactors or other
Experience with supporting a Human Capital Management system, SAP ECC, SAP SuccessFactors or other
Process innovation a