Director, Rail Systems Integration

Amtrak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Project Director - Systems Integration to lead the integration of Hudson Tunnel Project subsystems with the Northeast Corridor and Penn Station infrastructure. This role requires strong knowledge of railroad operations, SCADA, and rail systems; you will drive activation planning and safety certification.

You will apply advanced systems engineering and project management practices to plan, monitor and report progress to senior leadership, manage interfaces, cost, and risks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience.
• 13+ years relevant experience preferred.
• 11 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Experience managing mega programs (> $500M) in the transportation industry
• Experience testing/commissioning rail systems at Amtrak or another major passenger railroad

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and implements the HTP Rail Activation plan
• Works closely with Engineer of Record (EOR) throughout the project lifecycle, engaging Amtrak stakeholders to effectively resolve critical issues
• Manages internal and external interfaces with the Amtrak Systems & Fit-Out package using formal interface management throughout the project lifecycle
• Supports the formation of the Third-party contractor bid documents as related to interface management and HTP integration into Amtrak's infrastructure
• Manages Safety & Security activities in support of ultimate Safety & Security Certification
• Prepares new HTP infrastructure for operational readiness in compliance with Amtrak, FTA and FRA regulations
• Works with the Gateway Development Commission to maintain traceability of project requirements throughout HTP design, construction, testing, and commissioning
• 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.
• Identify, document and lead 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 Force Account 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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project management

SCADA

Rail operations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Amtrak is seeking a Project Director - Systems Integration to lead the integration of Hudson Tunnel Project subsystems with the Northeast Corridor and Penn Station infrastructure. This role requires strong knowledge of railroad operations, SCADA, and rail systems; you will drive activation planning and safety certification.

You will apply advanced systems engineering and project management practices to plan, monitor and report progress to senior leadership, manage interfaces, cost, and risks,