Sr Project Mgr - 90299696 - Wilmington

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing high or mega complexity projects of large and complex components of a larger program. Individual in this role utilizes advanced knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with some indirect supervision from PMO Director and may have either direct reports or matrixed subordinate team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to other staff, Executive Committee, and stakeholders.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate multiple departments, vendors and assets to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of project scope milestones 
• Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions  
• Identify, document and elevate cross-organizational and vendor-driven dependencies, and work with managers and peers across the organization to develop and implement appropriate dependency management processes 
• Establish appropriate project governance structures and processes by engaging executive sponsor and key stakeholders to develop appropriate thresholds and cadence for governance discussions. 
• Mentor and coach junior level Project Management staff and matrixed team members and provides guidance on adherence to the Project Management practices. 
• Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual, off-cycle, and reprogramming planning activities  
• Provide financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives and government regulators   
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans 
• Identify, document and spear-head evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross-functional dependencies.  Ensure appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change and governance decision processes  
• Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with Mechanical and Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations 
• Identify efficiencies and present recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 6 or more years of prior relevant experience required
• Strong project management skills with prior experience managing complex cross-functional projects in a highly matrixed environment
• Experience with cross-project/program dependency identification and management 
• PMP (Must be willing to obtain within 12 months of date of hire) 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 or more years of relevant experience preferred
• Transportation industry and Construction experience 
• Direct or matrixed people management experience is a plus. 

The salary/hourly range is $94,300-$122,256, 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:165167

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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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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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..