Project Dir - 90287902 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$163,000 - $211,140•Onsite

About The Position

Plan and direct project work across all dimensions, accountable for project outcomes. Individual in this role use advance knowledge of project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities. This role will be responsible for managing a substantial number of direct reports or matrixed subordinate team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to Senior staff, Executive Governance Committees, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Desire to team build and mentor junior level project management staff and matrixed team members.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Mastery level program management practitioner with strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service
Mastery knowledge of competitive procurement processes and regulations
Highly motivated and self-directed
Mastery with independent judgment and make solid business decisions within scope of the program
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project)
Must have work authorization in the United States
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
11 year of prior relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree
13+ years of relevant experience
Public/private partnership or joint venture experience
Infrastructure construction program management
Experience managing programs in the transportation industry or vertical construction environment
PMP Certification in good standing Preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and implements project plans, schedules and budgets consistent with operational and stakeholders needs.
Manages and monitors project cost and schedules, report progress. 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 leads the evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts. Ensure appropriate packet of relevant information to support appropriate project change and change control request decision processes.
Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities.
Provide financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans.
Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions. Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations.
Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management.
Project directors are accountable for project outcomes. They are consulted across project activities and provide approval for project decisions. They should consult with their manager (program director or AVP of program) on any major decision points likely to impact project outcomes.
Other duties as assigned