Senior Manager, Onboard Network and Communication Software Design

2 months ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada CN Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Onboard Network and Communication Software Design is responsible for the production of detailed functional designs for solution subsystem components, whether based on a packaged solution or on custom development. The role works with product management, architecture, business, operations, and end users to understand the End-to-End architecture and requirements and flesh out a detailed design for the specific component or area of expertise. The incumbent collaborates with other Design teams to ensure consistency and practices-based approach across the entire subsystem. Moreover, the role is involved in the development, testing, integration stages up to the delivery and support to production.

Main Responsibilities

System & Software Design

  • Complete specifications, design, and software development of onboard, Network and Communication technology making up CN's state-of-the-art mobile data centre
  • Support and enable planning, execution and delivery of multiple projects or product roadmap advancements
  • Evolve solutions with new applications, virtualization 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 to evolve technologies aligned with CN's vision
  • Track new industry technology trends and demonstrate proficiency in their application
  • Provide innovative solutions to improve CN's operations

Delivery and Quality

  • Work with Project Managers during the project to identify design, build, quality assurance lab and field-testing deliverables with associated estimates
  • Work with 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 (, 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 deliveries
  • Handle and be accountable for suppliers' scope of work in partnership with supplier management that involves multiple organizations within CN
  • Monitor progress and produce status report
  • Ensure project deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets are achieved
  • Work with cross-functional teams to support positive interdepartmental partnerships

People Management

  • Partner with Human Resources (HR) to bring new talent to the organization
  • Create and enable a positive work environment through frequent coaching and build connections with employees
  • Handle staff, workloads, and provide creative solutions in a dynamic environment
  • Provide coaching and feedback to staff and define goals in support of team objectives
  • Develop team performance and set direction for goals and development of employees, conduct succession planning, and handle training requirements
  • Complete employee annual performance reviews

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 (10%) within Canada and the United States.



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