Job SummaryUnder the direction and mentorship of the Senior Program Manager, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing capital projects ranging from $5M - $100M related to replacement of catenary hardware, substation components, and other ET assets. Individuals in this role will be responsible for all phases of project management from project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing in support of Amtrak's State of Good Repair (SOGR) programs.
Essential Functions- Delivers multiple complex infrastructure renewal projects and programs to progress towards, establish, and maintain SOGR.
- Manages a multi-discipline team of subject matter experts and stakeholders in a matrix organization to ensure proper project delivery
- Creates and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with requirements for infrastructure renewal coming from System Engineering.
- Manages and monitors project schedules, progress and costs; maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed; consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders
- Ensures project progress by measuring the variance in scope, schedule, cost and quality from the respective baselines and takes necessary action to address deviations
- Identify, document and lead evaluation of project changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross functional dependencies
- Recommends project plan changes to appropriate governance decision making bodies and ensures appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change
- Works with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities
- Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across the organization to establish and monitor mitigation plan
- Develop and maintain required project management documents in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations
- Identifies efficiencies and presents recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management. Adheres to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and standards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Successfully demonstrates superior knowledge and ability to effectively oversee scope, schedule and budgets of capital improvement and capital maintenance programs
- Extensive experience managing diverse, large, and geographically dispersed groups of individuals
- Extensive experience showing strong interdepartmental leadership with the ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions
- Extensive understanding of business operations and the impact departmental actions have on the corporation and operations
- Experience working with government agencies and organizations
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
- 6 years of prior relevant experience required
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience in infrastructure project management with emphasis on delivering projects more than $10M in the transportation industry
- Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
- 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Work Environment- 4 days/week at an Amtrak location (an office, a station, a train, or a project location) with 1 day remote
- Position could require some field visits.
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The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 - $122,256.00. 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
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Requisition ID:167459
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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