Manager of Software Development and Test Automation - Montréal, QC, Canada - Canadian National Railway Company

Description

Manager, Energy Management Software and Solution Development, Operational Technology

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.

Operating efficiently has been the hallmark of CN's success, being a leader in the North American rail industry, consuming almost 15% less fuel per gross ton mile than the industry average.

Building on this success, CN has broadened its commitment to excellence in fuel efficiency in rail and yard operations.

The Manager, Energy Management Software and Solution Development, is responsible to lead a team that builds solutions to optimize fuel consumption.

This entails production of detailed functional designs for solution subsystem components while leveraging current Cloud, Mircoservices and DevSecOps driven technologies.

The role works with product management, architecture, business operations, and end users to build End-to-End architecture and development specifications.

Moreover, the role is involved in the development, testing, integration stages up to the delivery and support to production.
System & Software Design & Development – 35%

• Complete specifications, design, and software development
• Build project development plan (Release scope, feature content, sprint user stories, microservice and feature development timelines)
• Support and enable planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects or product roadmap advancements
• Evolve solutions with new applications, containerization of existing products and evolution of technology to enable the CN automation roadmap, in partnership with Product Management
• Develop strong partnerships with Mechanical, Infrastructure, Supplier Management and support organizations
• Provide input into vendor roadmaps (where applicable) to evolve technologies aligned with CN's vision
• Track new industry technology trends and demonstrate proficiency in their application
• Delivery and Quality – 35%
• Manage delivery of projects to ensure service level agreements (SLA) and key performance indicators (KPI) are met and/or exceeded
• Maintain tight control over schedule, risks, scope and budget
• Ensure delivery teams have a clear understanding of project requirements (inside an agile delivery methodology)
• Work with Project Managers during the project lifecycle to identify design, build, quality assurance lab and field-testing deliverables with associated estimates
• Lead the Development team to ensure design is fully understood and developed with high quality
• Apply and ensure compliance with all appropriate CN Information and Technology (I&T) standards (e.g., Security, Architecture, Project Delivery Methodology, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Telecom, Software Engineering)
• Define the deployment plan of the software and hardware in the project with the business and support Quality and Assurance (Q&A) from Engineers from a technical subsystem product owner perspective
• Provide high quality executive presentations to senior management and business partners, especially for project steering committee meetings
• Commit and be accountable to project deliverables
• Handle and be accountable for suppliers' scope of work in partnership with supplier management that involves multiple organizations within CN
• Ensure project deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets are achieved
• People Management – 30%
• Handle staff, workloads, and provide creative solutions in a dynamic environment
• Develop team performance and set direction for goals and development of employees, conduct succession planning, and handle training requirements
• Complete employee annual performance reviews

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Management in Technology Systems and Software Development

• Minimum 6-7 years of experience in management roles involving development of Cloud enabled software solutions

§ Experience with CI/CD development methods leveraging AzureDevOPs (ADO) pipeline management
§ Experience with software designs that leverage Kubernetes and Kafka tool sets
§ Experience using Java, Python, GO software languages
§ Experience in system design, software development, integration, testing and delivery of high-quality products

• Minimum 10 years of overall work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience demonstrating leadership qualities

§ Experience in a complex cross-functional organization and political environment to deliver complex end-to-end projects
§ Experience in working with Agile and Development Operations (DevOps) development organizations to handle backlog and team's sprints
§ Experience Managing Life cycle of delivery of complex software solution
§ Experience managing a team of at least 10 resources
§ Experience with executive presentations is an asset
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience

• Agile coach and/or scrum master certification is an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset
• Strong team management skills
• Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them
• Possess organizational, time-management and prioritizing competencies
• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience through speech and writing
• Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Knowledge of System, Software Engineering and Design Principles
• Hands on knowledge of Java, Python , GO languages is essential
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies:Electronic control systems, reliability, safety-critical systems, embedded environment, and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of networking topologies, protocols, and various communication stacks
• Strong knowledge of I&T environments and corporate infrastructure
• Proficient in documentation of complex concepts such as impact analysis, security models, performance and capacity planning, and strategic technical decision
• Knowledge of Locomotive Onboard technologies, Train Movement concepts and Energy Management solutions is considered a strong asset

The incumbent , is accountable for influencing new technology adoption which includestimeline and budget constraints. The role collaborates with other managers and executives to ensure alignment of the overall plan and budget.

The incumbent interacts with both internal and external organizations, with frequent interactions with I&T executives and internal clients including Product Management, Architecture, Business, and Operations.

The incumbent reports to the Senior Manager, Energy Management Solutions (IT) and requires the direct supervision of approximately 10 non-unionized employees plus another 10 temporarily contracted resource.

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.

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