Sr Program Dir - 90347727 - Washington

Amtrak•Washington, DC

18d•$187,500 - $242,892•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Director is responsible for delivering a portfolio of three to five strategically transformational, highly complex bridge projects with significant impacts on Amtrak’s core business operations. The projects are part of the Capital Delivery – Major Bridge Team and are located along the Northeast Corridor and at other Amtrak operational locations, generally north of Washington, DC. The position oversees bridge and heavy civil infrastructure programs comprising multiple projects and workstreams, cross-departmental interfaces, technologies, and assets. Portfolios may involve implementation costs of $1–$2 billion over five or more years, varied delivery strategies, external entities, public-private partnerships, third-party contractors, and multiple phases and funding arrangements. The work may also require substantial government relations and external communications. The role operates independently with some indirect executive supervision and may directly manage project directors and project managers, as well as matrixed team members. It makes decisions that can affect Amtrak’s finances, reputation, and organization in both the short and long term. The director regularly works with Finance and Procurement to prepare analytical and metrics-based reporting for program steering committees, the Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Directors, and state and federal regulators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 13 years of relevant work experience.
Expert senior-level experience managing complex bridge and heavy civil programs valued above $250 million, with an emphasis on collaboration, team building, and on-time and on-budget delivery.
Knowledge of competitive procurement processes and regulations, including alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, CMAR, and Progressive Design-Build in bridge and heavy civil work.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions based on a thorough background in bridge design and construction.
Highly motivated and self-directed.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Logical and efficient approach with keen attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively under pressure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and MS Project or Primavera.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree(s).
At least 15 years of relevant work experience.
PMP or PE certification in good standing.
Public-private partnership, joint venture, or alternative delivery experience.
Infrastructure construction program management, general contractor, or other applicable EPC background.
Experience managing mega-programs exceeding $500 million in the transportation industry.
Extensive knowledge and experience across project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, startup, turnover, sequencing, and interfaces.
Experience with commercial execution structures such as Lump Sum (Fixed Price), Cost-Plus-Fee, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts.

Responsibilities

Direct multiple project teams to coordinate timely and cost-effective sequencing and execution across a portfolio of bridge and heavy civil infrastructure design and construction projects.
Maintain close coordination with interdependent strategic initiatives and align work with the company’s bridge and heavy civil asset plans.
Establish program governance and controls to support effective escalation and decision-making.
Identify, document, and elevate cross-organizational and vendor dependencies, coordinating with executives, organizational peers, and external parties as appropriate.
Collaborate with program directors, project directors, and project managers to assess and manage major scope, schedule, and budget changes through program and enterprise governance approval processes.
Hire and mentor program director and project management staff and matrixed team members; guide adherence to project management practices and contractual obligations through design, construction, and commissioning.
Lead annual program planning with senior leaders, including business case development, financial modeling, grant applications, funding requests, and portfolio success criteria.
Work with Project Controls and Finance staff to ensure portfolio financial performance and forecast information is available and reportable to senior executives and government regulators.
Identify and assess portfolio execution risks across design and construction, and coordinate the establishment and monitoring of mitigation plans.