Dir Program Management - 90403766 - New York

Amtrak•New York, NY

4d•$163,000 - $211,140•Onsite

About The Position

Amtrak is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation effort to transform New York Penn Station through a multibillion-dollar public-private partnership with the support of USDOT and the Federal Railroad Administration. The Director Program Management will report to the Senior Program Director and be responsible for overseeing, directing and implementing key program management activities. This role will be responsible for overseeing program planning, scheduling, cost tracking and change management against approved scope, schedule and budget, while maintaining adherence to Amtrak's Enterprise Project Management Standards and industry best practices. This role includes working in partnership with multiple Amtrak departments to ensure successful coordinated execution of the NYPennT program. Program components include procurement of a master developer, an environmental assessment, design and delivery, and interdepartmental stakeholder management and communications. The Director Program Management will be responsible for multiple contracts with various external entities, public/private partnerships, joint venture arrangements, and a variety of funding sources and/or arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Minimum of 11 years of experience leading the development and/or delivery of complex programs, portfolios, and projects.
Experience managing people
Extensive experience as a Project/Program Manager, demonstrating the ability to lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and other relevant tools essential for effective project management
Self-directed leader with strong critical thinking skills, capable of leading complex and strategic initiatives, and providing guidance and support to project managers and leads
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources, to effectively mentor and manage staff
Ability to drive and manage multiple contracts simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources effectively to meet project objectives and deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling the identification and resolution of project-related issues and challenges to ensure project success
Proficient in effectively interacting with senior-level management and key stakeholders, providing clear communication and updates on project progress, risks, and issues
Ability to manage resources in a continuously changing environment with competing demands, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in resource allocation and project planning

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 15 years of experience leading the development and/or delivery of complex programs, portfolios, and projects
PMO certification

Responsibilities

Manage team of 3-5 project managers, project controls specialists
Supervise and develop the program management vertical, by analyzing current processes and procedures and establishing and implementing best practices
Manage end-to-end program/project lifecycle, ensuring successful implementation and reporting ROI
Manage and monitor project cost and schedules; report progress and 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.
Oversee program planning, requirements, scheduling, cost tracking and change management
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program/project activities and work across team and organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans
Identify, document and lead the evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts. Provide data to support appropriate project change and change control request decision processes through established program and enterprise governance frameworks
Foster partnerships to support scoping, budgeting, and resource allocation decisions aligned with strategic goals
Collaborate with senior leadership and provide regular analytical and metrics based reporting
Other duties as required or assigned