Sr Program Mgr - 90387653 - Remote Optional

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for program management and planning of very large high-risk programs, with multi-million dollar cost impacts and multi-year delivery schedule. The programs may encompass sub-programs, multiple projects and work-streams, cross-departmental interfaces, multiple technologies, geographies and assets. Individuals in this role work independently with some indirect supervision by the Senior Director of Portfolio Management for Amtrak Strategy & Planning and have direct reports or matrixed subordinate team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to other staff, Executive Committee, and stakeholders.  

The position requires strong management, organization, and communication skills, as well as experience with reporting, issues tracking, and stakeholder coordination.  It entails working closely with interdepartmental teams across the organization, internal and external stakeholders, and senior management to create, plan, and develop some of Amtrak’s highest-profile and most exciting capital improvements on the Northeast Corridor.  As a key manager on the Amtrak Planning team, this position will help lead Amtrak planning and early project development activities on a portfolio of large-scale capital improvements to improve speed, reliability, and capacity on the Northeast Corridor.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate multiple project teams, vendors and assets to ensure timely and cost-effective sequencing and execution of critical path milestones across several inter-dependent projects within assigned program and overall portfolio 
• Establish Program Governance and Controls structures to enable effective escalation and decision-making processes. 
• Cultivate collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions  
• Identify, document and elevate cross-organizational and vendor-driven dependencies, and work with executives and peers across the organization to develop and implement appropriate dependency management processes 
• Identify and manage assessment of major changes to scope, schedule and budget through the appropriate Program and Enterprise governance approval mechanisms 
• Hire and mentor junior level Project Management staff and matrixed team members, and provide guidance on adherence to the Project Management practices. 
• Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities and sequence new working through the appropriate controls mechanisms 
• Ensure that program financial performance and forecasting information is available and reportable for senior executives and government regulators   
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program execution and work across organization to establish and monito mitigation plans 
• Develop and maintain required program management artifacts and ensure that all projects have appropriate project management artifacts and processes in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations 
• Identify efficiencies and present recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Strong project and program management skills 
• Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service 
• Highly motivated and self-directed 
• Strong customer service orientation. 
• Able to exercise independent judgment and take action on it. 
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. 
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail. 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure. 
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project),  
• PMP Certification in good standing 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 9-12 years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience managing passenger rail projects and programs in the transportation industry environment 
• Eperience with track design and/or speed improvement projects 
• Experience with the Northeast Corridor or other electrified intercity passenger rail systems 
• Professional Engineering license 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $135,800- $176,040. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163907
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia

Work Arrangement:04-Hybrid Weekly Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Job Family/Function:Research & Strategy 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.