Senior Specialist Train Control Systems

The Senior Specialist, Train Control Systems plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of railway operations by leading the advancement of critical train control technologies and operational practices. As a recognized subject matter expert, this position drives innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across Operations Centers and field environments. Through strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the delivery of transformative technology solutions, the role enhances safety, efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance while ensuring train control systems continue to meet the evolving needs of the business. This position also champions talent development, knowledge transfer, and organizational capability building across North American operations.

Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise for the planning, evaluation, prioritization, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of train control systems and applications, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, safety standards, technical requirements, and industry best practices

Lead cross-functional teams in defining business, operational, safety, and technical requirements; establish testing, validation, and acceptance criteria; and oversee system enhancements to ensure operational integrity, reliability, regulatory compliance, and successful implementation

Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Information Technology, vendors, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration, influencing decision-making, and driving alignment and delivery of train control technology initiatives and enhancements.

Analyze operational performance, system reliability, emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvements, risk reduction, innovation, and enhanced user experience, while developing business cases and recommendations supporting strategic investments and process improvements

Maintain governance of critical databases, system documentation, standards, and processes, ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance, while acting as the senior escalation point for complex operational, technical, and system-related issues