Sr Project Mgr - 90347872 - Washington

Amtrak•Washington, DC

6d•$94,300 - $122,256•Hybrid

About The Position

Amtrak’s Washington Union Station Program aims to redefine U.S. intercity passenger rail travel through replacement passenger equipment, associated facility upgrades, and changes to maintenance and operating practices using state-of-the-art rolling stock. The Fleet Programs are underway with ambitious schedules focused on fleet reliability and expanded nationwide service. The Fleet Program 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, supporting critical areas of the Airo program. Under some direct supervision from a Program Manager, Director, Senior Director, or AVP, this role applies advanced project management processes and controls to plan and evaluate activities and achieve project objectives. The position regularly prepares analytical, metrics-based reports for staff, senior leadership, and other stakeholders. The role is based in an office environment with a four-days-in-office, one-day-remote arrangement and occasional travel as needed, with travel requirements of up to 25%. The salary range is $94,300–$122,256, with compensation based on factors including education, experience, and certifications. Amtrak may also offer incentive and pay programs, including a short-term incentive bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant work experience.
At least 6 years of relevant work 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 portfolio information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a closely related field.
At least 8 years of relevant work 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.
Experience with grant-funded or publicly funded projects.

Responsibilities

Coordinate subject matter experts, departments, vendors, and assets to deliver major scope milestones on time and cost-effectively.
Establish collaborative stakeholder partnerships to support scope, financial, and resource decisions.
Prepare and manage communication protocols and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Execute the program change management process across the Program.
Build relationships across Amtrak to understand business challenges and opportunities, identify efficiencies, and recommend improvements to management.
Coordinate with program and project managers and project team members to develop deliverables required for grant, internal policy, and regulatory compliance.
Identify and document proposed changes, lead their evaluation against cost, schedule, risk, and scope impacts and cross-functional dependencies, 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 bodies such as the Board of Directors and FRA.
Organize and present project portfolio reports, proposals, and related portfolio information.