CN • Toronto, ON M1R 0E9
Job #2686910586
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 Expert, Solution Design for SAP ePPM is responsible for producing technology solutions aligned with business objectives within that specific field of expertise and associated set of technology capabilities.
The incumbent works with the Project Manager to create work breakdown structures, delivery timelines and effort estimates, and ensures alignment between the various functional and technical teams to successfully deliver ePPM solution components. The role leads workshops with various stakeholders, to understand user and business requirements, researching data, and technological capabilities. Furthermore, the incumbent translates information from consultation sessions into a technology blueprint or software design. The role will also take the lead in developing the roadmap within the domain(s) of expertise, make recommendations to ensure components relevant, protect CN's long-term interests through optimal design decision-making, and otherwise trigger introduction of new technology as well as containment or retirement of existing technology.
Main Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Lead activities related to the delivery of technology solutions or software development: user stories gathering, fit/gap analysis, RICEFWs tracking, configuration, solution design, functional testing
Provide domains expertise for delivery of projects
Support Enterprise/Solution Architects, Solution/System Integrators, and other Solution Designers through domains expertise
Work and align with the various functional and technical teams
Ensure the best design decisions are made affecting the domains of expertise, keeping in mind CN's context and long-term objectives
Ensure alignment of the schedule with the functional teams in line with domains of expertise
Estimate efforts of work breakdown structure elements
Define testing strategy and ensure execution
Assist with defining and implementing security strategy
Assist with change management strategy
Assist in planning and supporting stabilization
Assist in planning and executing transition-to-core
Software Design and Technology Blueprint
Lead functional requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders to understand needs
Translate business requirements into functional specifications for domains of expertise
Collaborate with tech teams to ensure functional specs align to technical capabilities
Design interfaces, workflows, data flows from a functional standpoint
Create functional documentation including business process flows, configuration guides, test scripts, etc.
Lead medium complexity blueprint or participate in high complexity blueprint
Ensure deliverables comply with CN guidelines and Information Security
Support Enterprise and Solution Architect during their requirements phase
Provide expertise on current capabilities to build the high-level architecture
Technology Roadmap
Research market for innovation and emerging technologies aligned with business strategy and direction
Maintain catalogue of existing capabilities within domains of expertise and provide advisory services to various technology owners
Research ways to improve existing and new capabilities
Continuously improve processes, configurations, and enhancements
Provide leadership in the roadmap within the domains of expertise, make recommendations to ensure components relevant, and trigger introduction of new technology as well as containment or retirement of existing technology
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires minimal travel (up to 10%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.).
Requirements
Experience
10+ years of overall work experience
5+ years demonstrating functional leadership in SAP ePPM projects
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying SAP ePPM solutions
Experience guiding full lifecycle implementations of SAP ePPM
Experience designing and deploying other software and platforms related to Planning, Project Management, or FP&A would be an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or equivalent degree and experience
SAP S/4HANA certifications*
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience through speech and writing
Applies analytical thinking
Innovates through problem-solving
Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work
Ability to explain functional concepts to both business and technical teams
Demonstrates organizational abilities
Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
Works independently with little supervision
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Expert knowledge of SAP ePPM modules and integration
Strong knowledge in related business processes
Knowledge of other modules and software commonly integrated with SAP ePPM
Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
Knowledge of software development, telecom, infrastructure, or Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
Knowledge of I&T security principles
Strong knowledge of systems engineering or development
Great technical documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Good prioritization and organisation skills
This position is posted as a grade LEVEL 7. For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position may adjust based on the employee's experience.
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, (~~~/) mostinclusive (~~~/) andsustainable (~~~/) 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 ~~~.
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