Specialist Product Manager

Main Responsibilities
Business Partnering
• Create trusted relationships between the Business and I&T organization, ensuring a clear communication channel and that product expectations on either side are aligned
• Work with the Business to collect and develop the pipeline of product opportunities and innovative ideas
• Translate the business needs into features through a formal product roadmap
• Collaborate with the product owners in the Business and I&T delivery team to operationalize the development and evolution roadmaps of the product
• Maintain intake of projects and enhancements
• Support the elaboration of business cases (including the need for change / objective, strategic alignment, benefits, etc.) and promote Business sponsorship
• Support the annual budget planning exercise led by Finance
• Provide business leaders with insight into innovative technologies that can disrupt or enhance business models and capabilities
• Work with Architecture and Delivery Managers to ensure the clarity and accuracy of the product requirements
Evolving Product Management Discipline
• 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)
• Collaborate and coordinate with other Product Managers and stakeholders to avoid duplication and handle dependencies
• Coordinate with other stakeholders including Procurement, Security, Architects, and Innovation as required
• Participate in industry and railroad committees to align product evolution and drive CN's agenda
• Engage with vendors to understand and influence their product evolution based on CN's strategic needs
• Ensure agile delivery teams deliver product features based on requirements and release scope
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 20%) in accordance with CN policy for meetings within Canada and the United States (U.S.).
Requirements
Experience
Product Management
• Between 4-10 years of overall work experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in product management or related role
o Demonstrated experience in engaging senior leaders and other stakeholders to support business decisions
o Experience in shaping, building, scaling and sustaining products
o Experience in diverse roles and increasing responsibilities across Business and I&T
o Experience in transportation and logistics companies

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or an equivalent degree and experience
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Administration
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Applies critical thinking
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of product management discipline
• Familiarity with the principles of design thinking as well as lean and agile software delivery

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.

For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position will depend on the employee's experience.

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