Manager Service Operations (PL)-CA
Req Id: 1033
Job Location: Montreal - QC
Business Unit: Technology
Highest Level Division: Technology Operations & Enablement
Posting Start Date: 10/27/26
Posting End Date: 10/23/2026
French/English Bilingual Requirement: No
Hiring Salary Range:
$ 110000 - 144000
This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.
At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
Join us today and get your career moving!
Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for leading internal teams and/or external service providers accountable for delivering operational support services and maintaining the performance, stability, and reliability of assigned IT services. The incumbent ensures operational excellence across service offerings by overseeing incident management, problem resolution, service request fulfillment, and operational readiness activities. The Incumbent is accountable for ensuring services consistently meet defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), operational targets, and customer expectations. Through the effective use of observability platforms, automation, performance metrics, and continuous improvement practices, the role proactively identifies operational risks, drives service stability, and enhances operational efficiency. In addition, the incumbent manages vendor relationships, software and hardware compliance, contract renewals, and operational budgets, while identifying opportunities to optimize costs and improve service delivery.
Main Responsibilities Operational Excellence
Ensure operational execution aligns with defined SLAs, KPIs, and performance objectives.
Manage stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment on outage windows and keeping business and IandT leadership informed on incident resolution progress based on criticality.
Prioritize and manage incident and problem resolution to minimize business impact.
Align technology capacity and performance with business demand while optimizing ex. cloud consumption.
Ensure service continuity/DR readiness, including recovery and test plans to meet RPO/RTO targets, and ensure timely execution of tests and recovery activities.
Ensure IT asset compliance (software and hardware), including license adherence, inventory accuracy, and lifecycle management.
Ensure ServiceNow data integrity, including accurate service and CI mapping.
Drive operational health improvements by identifying automation opportunities and optimizing processes.
Provide input on tooling strategies, monitoring implementations, and technical debt management.
Manage operational budgets for the ART and drive operational efficiencies across vendor contracts, licensing, and Cloud services.
Oversee vendor contracts, invoice approvals, and XT account lifecycle management.
Ensure vendors meet agreed performance metrics and KPIs, and review/approve exceptions as needed.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, security regulations, SOX policies, and regulatory requirements, including TSA and Transport Canada mandates.
Timely remediation of identified security vulnerabilities or risks.
Participate in audits, oversee patch management, and enforce adherence to ITIL processes for operational excellence.
Delivery
Consulted during business intake for operational cost estimation and during delivery for operational readiness of new initiatives.
Define and validate operational transition requirements to ensure new or updated services are properly introduced and supported.
Consulted on prioritizing backlogs and development efforts in ARTs including defects.
Actively contribute to ART sprint planning to prioritize lifecycle and defect work.
Provide monthly/quarterly overview on operational stability and performance in the ART/VS.
Leadership
Partner with Human Resources (HR) to bring new talent to the organization by determining which skills and roles are required and making well-reasoned hiring decisions
Provide a positive and welcoming onboarding experience to all new employees by ensuring they have access to the tools and resources needed to fulfill the job requirements
Recognize employee milestones such as service awards and retirements, as well as significant contributions and enhanced responsibilities
Focus on communications and foster collaboration by regularly providing updates to teams concerning ongoing initiatives and encouraging them to work together to accomplish common goals and learning
Handle performance to ensure that employees who are not meeting expectations are identified and supported through the performance improvement process
Create and enable a positive and engaging work environment by ensuring individual strengths are uncovered and leveraged
Participate in succession planning via contribution to the yearly talent review cycle and identifying employees with the potential for management and technical paths
Support professional development through regular career conversations with all employees, documented and tracked, and help them to reach their career goals
Ensure knowledge is preserved through cross-training of key skill sets
Working Conditions The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role requires being available on call 24/7. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in technical support environment
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's degree in computer science
ITIL Foundations Certificate*
Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
Any requirement marked with ( will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
Competencies
We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly
Vision and strategic thinking
Impactful and inclusive leadership
Performance and value delivery
Empowerment and talent development
Strategic communication and influence
Managerial courage and decisiveness
Customer service
High-Impact Execution
Conveying the vision
Planning
AI Literacy and data orientation
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Will vary by area
Additional Information (If Any) About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and 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. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet 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 get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates 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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Manager Service Operations (PL)-CA in Montréal employer: CN
At CN, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Prince George, BC, where safety and collaboration are at the forefront of our operations. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and leadership opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as an annual bonus, pension plan, and employee share investment program. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence and inclusivity while shaping the future of rail transportation.
