Manager, Application Analysis - Toronto, ON, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Description

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.

The Manager, Strategy is responsible for playing a pivotal role in shaping the long-term direction and success of the organization.

The role is accountable for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic initiatives to drive growth, enhance competitiveness, and maximize value creation.

Strategic Planning

• Conduct a thorough analysis of market trends, the competitive landscape, and internal capabilities to identify strategic opportunities and threats
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and allocate resources effectively

Business Analysis

• Analyze industry dynamics, customer behavior, and operational performance to identify key drivers of value creation
• Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to evaluate strategic alternatives and inform decision-making
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing strategies, recommending adjustments as necessary to optimize outcomes

Strategy Implementation

• Develop detailed implementation plans, including timelines, milestones, and performance metrics, to execute strategic initiatives successfully
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and departments to ensure alignment and collaboration in executing strategic projects
• Oversee change management efforts to drive adoption of new strategies and ensure organizational alignment

Performance Monitoring

• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and impact of strategic initiatives
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, providing insights into strategic performance and recommendations for adjustments

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, management, and cross-functional teams, to foster alignment and support for strategic initiatives

• The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role is eligible to participate in CNs flexible working policy. Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or equivalent

• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma certification

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Sets direction and inspires others

• Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Transportation, Network Operations, Sales and Marketing, Finance or Information and Technology (I&T)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Proficient in financial analysis and business valuation
• Capability with Tableau or similar analytical visualization tool**Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

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.

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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 are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law % %%management%%