Sr Program Mgr - 90411023 - Washington
Washington, DC, US, 20001
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Job Summary
The Sr Program Mgr is responsible for delivery of very large high-risk programs, with multimillion 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 PMO Director and may have direct reports and/or matrixed subordinate team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to other staff, Executive Committee, and stakeholders.
Essential Functions
- Lead coordination of cross-functional teams, vendors, and resources to ensure timely, cost effective delivery of critical milestones across interdependent projects.
- Successfully managed 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
- Established a Program Governance and Controls structures to enable effective escalation and decision-making processes across multiple projects
- Knowledge or experience managing large scale programs with a federally funded or highly regulated environment.
- Experience using Atlassian, Jira, JIRA Align or equivalent tools
- Establish program governance and controls to support effective escalation and decision-making.
- Foster stakeholder collaboration to drive scope, financial, and resource alignment.
- Manage cross-organizational and vendor dependencies, escalating and resolving through structured processes.
- Oversee scope, schedule, and budget changes via program and enterprise governance channels.
- Hire, mentor, and guide junior project/program managers and matrixed team members in project/program management best practices.
- Support senior leadership with data for annual planning and sequencing of new initiatives.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting for executives and regulatory bodies.
- Identify and mitigate program risks through cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintain program and project management artifacts in compliance with internal standards and regulations.
- Recommend process improvements and efficiency opportunities to leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- PMP Certification
- Experience managing programs in the transportation industry environment
- Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers
- Skilled with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform job functions
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal; skilled in delivering presentations within and outside of the organization
- Ability to utilize effective time management and delegating work to others
The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, 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.
| Health and Wellbeing | Financial and Retirement | Work and Family Life Support |
| Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance | 401K with Employer Match | Generous Paid Time Off |
| Wellness Programs | Railroad Retirement Benefits | Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care |
| Health Savings Account | Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness | Fertility and Family Building Benefits |
| No-cost Personal Health Advocate | Student Loan Assistance | Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance |
| Medical Plan Opt-out Credit | Tuition and Education Reimbursement | Paid Family Leave |
| Life Insurance | Rail Pass Privileges | |
| Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance | Employee Assistance Program | |
| No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions | Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts |
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:166624
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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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.
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