Sr Project Mgr - 90416774 - New York

Amtrak•New York, NY

5d•$94,300 - $122,256•Onsite

About The Position

Amtrak’s Airo Fleet Program is replacing passenger equipment and delivering associated facility upgrades, while modifying maintenance and operating practices to support state-of-the-art rolling stock. The program aims to improve fleet reliability, create capacity for expanded nationwide service, and enhance customer satisfaction. It is part of Amtrak’s Capital Delivery organization. The Senior Project Manager manages moderate- to high-complexity projects, workstreams, and components within a larger program. The role supports multiple areas critical to the Airo program, applying advanced project management processes and controls to meet objectives through planning and evaluation of project activities. The position works with some direct supervision under a Program Manager, Director, Senior Director, or AVP, and regularly prepares analytical, metrics-based reports for staff, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Demonstrated compliance and controls skills.
Strong collaboration, team-building, and customer-service focus.
Ability to work diplomatically across teams with varying objectives.
Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels.
Ability to organize and present project portfolio reports, proposals, and related information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

8 or more years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a closely related field.
8 years of experience in project controls and/or project management.
Experience in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Grant management experience.
Experience with communications and program change management.
Familiarity with budgeting and scheduling processes.
Transportation industry background.

Responsibilities

Coordinate subject matter experts, departments, vendors, and assets to achieve major scope milestones on time and cost-effectively.
Build collaborative partnerships among stakeholders to support scoping and financial and resource decisions.
Prepare and manage communication protocols and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Execute the program change management process.
Build relationships within Amtrak to understand business challenges and opportunities, identify efficiencies, and present recommended improvements at different management levels.
Coordinate with program and project managers and team members to develop deliverables required for grant, internal policy, and regulatory compliance.
Identify and document changes, lead their evaluation for cost, schedule, risk, scope, and cross-functional impacts, and package information to support project change and governance decisions.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external resources and key project stakeholders.
Provide performance reports to program stakeholders and senior leadership, and contribute to reporting to groups such as the Board of Directors and FRA.
Develop and maintain project management artifacts in accordance with Amtrak standards and applicable regulations.