Sr Project Mgr - 90292380 - New York

Amtrak•New York, NY

1d•$94,300 - $122,256•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction and mentorship of the Senior Program Manager, the Senior Project Manager manages capital projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million related to replacement of catenary hardware, substation components, and other ET assets. The role oversees all phases of project management, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure, in support of Amtrak’s State of Good Repair (SOGR) programs. The position delivers multiple complex infrastructure renewal projects and programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet project scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. It develops and maintains project plans, schedules, budgets, risk mitigations, and required documentation in accordance with Amtrak project management standards and applicable regulations. The role also supports annual planning, change governance, and continuous improvement. The work arrangement is four days per week at an Amtrak location—an office, station, train, or project location—and one day remote. Some field visits may be required. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Superior knowledge and ability to oversee the scope, schedule, and budgets of capital improvement and capital maintenance programs.
Extensive experience managing diverse, large, and geographically dispersed groups.
Extensive experience providing strong interdepartmental leadership, identifying problems, and developing and implementing solutions.
Extensive understanding of business operations and how departmental actions affect the corporation and its operations.
Experience working with government agencies and organizations.

Nice To Haves

Prior infrastructure project management experience, particularly delivering projects valued at more than $10 million in the transportation industry.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
8 or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver multiple complex infrastructure renewal projects and programs that advance, establish, and maintain State of Good Repair.
Manage multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts and stakeholders in a matrix organization to support successful project delivery.
Create and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets consistent with infrastructure renewal requirements from System Engineering.
Monitor project schedules, progress, and costs; maintain and update project plans; manage issues and risks; and communicate project status to participants and stakeholders in a timely manner.
Measure variances in scope, schedule, cost, and quality against baselines, and take necessary action to address deviations.
Identify, document, and lead evaluations of project changes, including their cost, schedule, risk, scope, and cross-functional dependency impacts.
Recommend project plan changes to governance decision-making bodies and prepare relevant supporting information.
Work with senior leaders to contribute data for annual planning activities.
Identify and evaluate risks associated with project activities and coordinate mitigation plans across the organization.
Develop and maintain project management documents in accordance with Amtrak standards and applicable regulations.
Identify efficiencies and present recommended improvement opportunities to management.
Adhere to Amtrak Enterprise Project Management methodology and standards.