Senior Expert Telecom Architecture

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

As part of the Enterprise Architecture organization, the Senior Expert, Telecom Architect is driven by understanding the internal and external customer and utilizing technology to transform the business. The position focus is directed towards the customer and uses leading technology to drive innovative, enhanced, streamlined, modern and cost effective business enablement. Further, he/she will define and drive best-in-class Telecom architecture principles focused on business value, performance, security, measurability and process driven continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

Build Telecom architectures

• Is considered a thought leader for Telecom architecture and provides knowledge and coaching to stakeholders and peer architects
• Introduces and leads Telecom transformation through enterprise architecture efforts and artefact documentation
• Defines the Telecom transformation journey by developing the Telecom vision, patterns, use cases, principles, strategy, operating model, and architecture
• Understands CN’s business and information technology to translate it into a telecom target architecture to rapidly integrate new technologies to fuel CN digital transformation
• Applies automation to generate information, make decisions, and execute process activities
• Focuses on the outcome rather than the problem
• Focuses on the architecture as a whole while peer architects deal with the individual parts of the architecture
• Very knowledgeable with multiple technologies such as, Wireless, Optical, MPLS core, WAN access, Cloud, radio, cameras, DNS and telephony services.
• Puts in place best-in-class Telecom architecture processes for designing large scale and sophisticated technology systems
• Works with peer architects, to produce and maintain appropriate relationships between business, information, application, technology and solution architects to build consistent architecture
• Ensures alignment with corporate information standards and policies, as well as all areas of enterprise architecture

Technical Leadership

• Looks for and evaluates new practices and technology disruptors which may impact the Telecom architecture
• Incorporates new best practices into the Telecom architecture practice
• Provides key input on technologies at CN to drive Telecom transformation
• Positions the use of the new technology within the Telecom architecture
• Provides practical advice about Telecom architecture and Telecom automation
• Works with peer architects to provide guidance on a comprehensive governance model to ensure solutions are developed according to the defined Telecom architecture

Manage Relationships

• Educates and explains how Telecom architecture aids in achieving CN’s business strategy and delivery of the expected business outcomes
• Educates and explains the purpose, value and use of the various Telecom architecture models
• Educates and influences I&T so everyone understands Telecom architecture strategy and outcomes
• Is a champion for effective change
• Communicates deliverables with stakeholders in architecture, integration, operation, supply management, legal and various business lines.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related study, or equivalent related project experience.

Skills/Knowledge

Lead and influence people in various roles and positions.

Explain Telecom concepts in a practical manner

Excellent knowledge and practitioner of design thinking

Uses collaborative design to focus on the overall outcome

In-depth experience developing a Telecom vision, principles, strategy, operating model, and architecture

Ability to research, interpret, and articulate how internal and external customers interact across the entire enterprise

Demonstrated capability to understand complex business operations and needs and how they are linked to technological solutions that provide practical business value

Significant and proven experience in applying a structured approach to problem resolution

Ability to derive technical requirements from vaguely formulated business needs

Strong analytical and conceptual skills

Strong communication skills – ability to create material for a variety of stakeholders.

Motivated by speed, short-term results while remaining focused on the Telecom vision and architecture

Knowledge of best practices and latest trends in the Telecom architecture and technologies (Wireless, Optical, MPLS core, WAN access, Cloud, radio, cameras, DNS and telephony services)

Experience

15+ years experience in various architecture roles, with recent experience in Telecom transformation

Assets

Familiarity with Architecture framework (Togaf, Zachman)

Familiarity with modeling tools such Sparx Enterprise Architect

Knowledge of rail, transportation or logistics industry

Working Conditions

Occasional business travel in accordance with CN policy for meetings with ecosystem partners or to attend industry events or conferences.

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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