Senior Manager, System Safety & Fatigue Risk

Amtrak; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 136,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Railroad Retirement Benefits

Paid Caregiving Days

Job summary

Amtrak seeks a Senior Manager, System Safety in Wilmington, DE or Philadelphia, PA to lead the System Safety Program and governance across departments and with regulators. You will apply human factors and safety data to strengthen safety culture and drive improvements.

The role requires extensive experience in safety management, regulatory compliance, and program leadership, with strong communication to executives and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in safety, engineering, transportation, public administration, business, or related field.
• Nine+ years of progressively responsible experience in system safety, Safety Management Systems, regulatory compliance, or rail operations.
• Experience interpreting regulations, policies, and technical requirements in a regulated environment.
• Experience applying human factors or human performance in safety-critical settings.
• Experience coordinating with regulators and external partners and drafting formal responsibilities documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage System Safety Program Plan governance, revisions, approvals, and version control.
• Serve as System Safety SME for human factors and fatigue management; coordinate with regulators and partners.
• Oversee Fatigue Risk Management Programs and safety recommendations with proper documentation.
• Lead cross-functional safety initiatives; use data and trends to identify improvements.
• Liaise with state partners and regulators; prepare reports and executive briefings.

Skills

System safety

Human factors

Safety management systems

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, transportation, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amtrak seeks a Senior Manager, System Safety in Wilmington, DE or Philadelphia, PA to lead the System Safety Program and governance across departments and with regulators. You will apply human factors and safety data to strengthen safety culture and drive improvements.

The role requires extensive experience in safety management, regulatory compliance, and program leadership, with strong communication to executives and external partners.