**Purpose of Posittion**:
As an Industrial Development Project Manager you are responsible for leading a portfolio of cross functional projects, initiatives and opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders that facilitate and deliver quality revenue growth for CPKC. You drive the strategic approach to executing these projects to ensure the most efficient execution. You will work closely with customers to develop mutually efficient rail infrastructure that supports their business needs as well as efficient and fluid CPKC rail operations. The Industrial Development Project Manager is the key integrator/facilitator within CPKC to ensure corporate functions are undertaking appropriate due diligence to assess project feasibility.
**Position Accountabilities**:
- Understanding of the overall commodity market within the applicable area of responsibility as well as a corresponding understanding of CPKC's infrastructure and service potential as it relates to the applicable marketplace.
- Proactively plan project deliverables towards achieving optimal project delivery
- Analyze project risks, seeking out strategic recommendations to prepare and communicate risk mitigation plans.
- Develop and report project status pertaining to cost, schedule, scope and risks.
- Coordinate, collaborate and liaise with internal stakeholders to drive timelines and deliverables related to each project and communicate transparent, accurate and timely status updates.
- Work directly with the customer to assist in progressing their projects from design to completion.
- Identify opportunities to utilize CPKC owned land and track to accommodate shipping/receiving of rail cars.
- Lead the development and execution of Construction and Industry Track Agreements.
- Lead and support CPKC risk, environmental and safety related policies.
**Position Requirements**:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a transportation, Civil Engineering, project management and/or operations environment.
- Strong negotiation and project management skills, particularly when leading cross functional teams.
- Understand of project controls reporting, including software such as MS Project and Excel.
- Ability to prioritize and independently manage workload.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to creatively solve problems.
- Familiarity with drafting and reviewing legal agreements would also be considered as a strong asset.
- Knowledge of CPKC de Mexico business considered an asset.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- 20% travel.
**We Offer**:
- Complete health and welfare benefits package
- Competitive salary
- Incentive plan
- Vacation plan
**EEO Statement**
We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. The talent selection process for vacant positions at Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (KSCM) is governed by the principles established in its Labor Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy, in accordance with the provisions of section III of Article 1 of the Federal Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination (LFPED), and applies to applicants internal and / or external alike. In addition, KCSM does not request clinical tests and / or desk tests from applicants as part of the decision-making process during selection.
**Company Overview**
In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.
In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.
If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.
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