Program Manager- 90237929 - Hybrid DC, NY, PA, NJ

Amtrak • Washington, DC

399d • $113,200 - $146,664

About The Position

The Program Manager at Amtrak plays a crucial role in supporting project delivery excellence and governance within the organization. This position involves monitoring compliance with project management standards, leading performance audits, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The Program Manager will also be responsible for developing and delivering training related to project management best practices and policies.

Requirements

• Strong project and program management skills.
• Superb communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Expert-level technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of data analytic and enterprise project portfolio management tools.
• Experience facilitating audits or assessments.
• Experience developing, delivering, and measuring effectiveness of training.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or any combination of relevant education and experience.
• PMP certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering, construction, or project management.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified in process improvements or similar.
• Familiarity with quality management systems.
• Experience in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Document project management work processes in policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies through reviews and assessments.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data projects, tools, or initiatives.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, trends, and best practices; present recommended improvement opportunities to management.
• Develop and deliver training on project delivery best practices and related changes.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees