Senior Program Manager - Complex Projects & ADA Compliance

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Rail pass privileges

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high- or mega-complex initiatives within a multi-year program to modernize stations and passenger facilities in compliance with the ADA. You will partner with multiple departments, manage governance, and provide metrics-based reporting to executives and regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years of relevant experience (8+ preferred), strong cross-functional communication, and ability to coordinate third‑party consents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial performance, forecasting, compliance, and reporting for senior executives and government regulators.
• When unavoidable, facilitate the consent process with third-party entities (municipal authorities and private property owners) to discuss design proposals and address any related issues.
• Prepare and transmit consent packages to various third parties, ensuring follow-up during the review process until consent is obtained.
• Coordinate multiple departments, vendors, and assets to execute major scope milestones efficiently.
• Establish project governance structures, mentor junior staff, evaluate risks, and maintain project artifacts.

Skills

Project management

Written and oral communication

Stakeholder management

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience

Plus 6 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Amtrak is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high- or mega-complex initiatives within a multi-year program to modernize stations and passenger facilities in compliance with the ADA. You will partner with multiple departments, manage governance, and provide metrics-based reporting to executives and regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years of relevant experience (8+ preferred), strong cross-functional communication, and ability to coordinate third‑party consents.