Mgr Work Planning Major Outage - 90361086 - Philadelphia/DC

Amtrak • $113K — $146K *

Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person

Transportation

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant experience
Advanced project management and capital planning expertise
Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction
Ability to analyze and resolve complex project issues
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and project management software
Knowledge of passenger railroad systems and infrastructure

Responsibilities

Coordinate with technical managers on capital and SOGR outage planning
Lead strategic initiatives for short-to-long-range work planning
Facilitate quarterly regional resource reviews with leadership
Support organizational change management efforts
Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Implement and enforce resource allocation guidelines
Identify efficiencies and recommend improvements to project processes

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition and Education Reimbursement
Rail Pass Privileges

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Manager, Work Planning, is responsible for supporting and managing initiatives that support long-range work planning and resource coordination across Amtrak's portfolio of capital projects, to ensure project readiness and promote effective and efficient project delivery. This position will coordinate internally and externally to monitor project development and implementation activities and ensure alignment with the long-term master plan for NEC capital projects. This position will support the Director in organizational change management efforts necessary to accomplish the objectives of the department's Project Development and Planning Services organization.

Essential Functions

Coordinate with a growing staff of technical managers, responsible for capital and SOGR outage planning across the Northeast Corridor (NEC)
Lead and manage complex, strategic initiatives that support short-to-long-range work planning (e.g., track outage, workforce, and resource planning/allocation) across Amtrak's portfolio of capital projects.
Lead quarterly regional resource reviews with Senior Leadership.
Support organizational change management efforts necessary to accomplish the objectives of Capital Delivery's Project Development and Planning Services organization.
Promote collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Service Delivery & Operations Dept., Strategy & Planning Dept., Finance Dept.) and external stakeholders (e.g., state and commuter rail partners).
Implement resource allocation guidelines in coordination with relevant internal departments and ensure adherence to guidelines in resource allocation decisions.
Analyze challenges, problems, and process breakdowns to ensure that lessons learned are used to improve work planning and project delivery practices; identify efficiencies and present recommended improvement opportunities to various levels of management.
Effectively contribute to a safe and secure work environment for employees and travel experience for customers; demonstrate necessary leadership to support a zero incident and injury culture within Amtrak

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced Knowledge of: Principles and practices of project management; capital planning and reporting; work planning (for capital construction projects); and project delivery.
Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Power Point, and Word; familiarity with Microsoft Project and Visio.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form, including the ability to articulate complex issues, and effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Effectively manage time, set priorities, and achieve results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to motivate and support people across the organization to work collaboratively to produce superior results; maintain a teamwork environment; work diplomatically across teams with varying objectives; solicit alternative points of view and objectively articulate the strengths and weaknesses of various options to reach an informed decision.
Identify problems and develop and implement solutions; facilitate effective conflict resolution; network with internal and external stakeholders and leverage relationships to resolve complex project issues; exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions.
Understand, interpret, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts, and labor/management agreements.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
7+ years prior relevant experience required

Preferred Qualifications

9+ years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of Amtrak's operations, mission, goals, and business lines.
Advanced Knowledge of: Theories, principles, and practices of passenger railroad systems design, construction, operations, and maintenance, and basic railroad infrastructure and components, including track, structures, communications, signals, and electric traction systems.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

Posting Location(s): PA/DC
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Office 4 days, Remote 1 day

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The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 - $146,664.00. 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 WellbeingFinancial and RetirementWork and Family Life SupportHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off Wellness ProgramsRailroad Retirement BenefitsPaid Caregiving Days and Backup CareHealth Savings AccountPublic Service Student Loan ForgivenessFertility and Family Building BenefitsNo-cost Personal Health AdvocateStudent Loan AssistanceAdoption and Surrogacy AssistanceMedical Plan Opt-out CreditTuition and Education ReimbursementPaid Family Leave Life InsuranceRail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor SessionsCommuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:167151

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%

About Amtrak

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Since its inception in 1971, Amtrak has been at the forefront of connecting cities and communities across North America with its extensive network of passenger rail services. Born from the need to revitalize the nation's train transportation system, Amtrak has grown into a symbol of national pride and technological advancement in public transport. With a steadfast commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability, Amtrak's mission transcends mere transportation; it aims to create a more connected society. Through continuous investment in the modernization of its fleet and infrastructure, Amtrak demonstrates an unwavering dedication to enhancing the passenger experience and setting the standard for rail travel in North America.

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20,000 employees

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