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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 technology-related 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 process-based and investment-based 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 intermodal-specific 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.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’ssafest, (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) mostinclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) andsustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/environment/) railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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