Sr Program Mgr - 90340813 - Philadelphia

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 136,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the System Infrastructure Renewal portfolio across the Northeast Corridor. You will manage a team of Program Managers and Sr Project Managers, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and safety standards while aligning with Amtrak’s strategic objectives.

The role focuses on track infrastructure renewal, production structures, and select electric traction initiatives, with on-site work four days per week and some remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 9 years of prior relevant experience required
• 11+ years of prior relevant experience preferred
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management credential.
• Qualified, or able to become qualified, in MW1000, NORAC, RWP, and applicable Amtrak safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and evaluate a team of Program Managers and Sr Project Managers responsible for delivery of the System Infrastructure Renewal portfolio.
• Direct planning, prioritization, execution, and closeout of capital projects and programs supporting Amtrak's State of Good Repair objectives.
• Provide portfolio-level oversight of scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and safety performance across assigned programs and projects.
• Partners with Engineering, IPRC, IMCS, Finance, Procurement, and Project Controls to establish delivery strategies, optimize resource utilization, and resolve project constraints.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to address risks, issues, and emerging business needs.
• Lead capital planning, forecasting, funding utilization, and reporting activities for assigned projects and programs.
• Ensure compliance with Amtrak project management standards, FRA regulations, engineering requirements, and safety procedures.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance program objectives and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Portfolio management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP certification

Job description

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Management - Systems, the Senior Program Manager is responsible for leadership and delivery of Amtrak's System Infrastructure Renewal Portfolio, including State of Good Repair (SOGR) capital programs performed across the Northeast Corridor. The portfolio is primarily focused on track infrastructure renewal, production structures, and select electric traction initiatives. The Senior Program Manager leads a team of Program Managers and Senior Project Managers and is accountable for portfolio performance, resource management, capital planning, and successful delivery of projects and programs in support of Amtrak's strategic objectives. This position ensures projects are delivered safely, within scope, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations and engineering standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor, develop, and evaluate a team of Program Managers and Sr Project Managers responsible for delivery of the System Infrastructure Renewal portfolio.
• Direct planning, prioritization, execution, and closeout of capital projects and programs supporting Amtrak's State of Good Repair objectives.
• Provide portfolio-level oversight of scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and safety performance across assigned programs and projects.
• Partners with Engineering, IPRC, IMCS, Finance, Procurement, and Project Controls to establish delivery strategies, optimize resource utilization, and resolve project constraints.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to address risks, issues, and emerging business needs.
• Lead capital planning, forecasting, funding utilization, and reporting activities for assigned projects and programs.
• Ensure compliance with Amtrak project management standards, FRA regulations, engineering requirements, and safety procedures.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance program objectives and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 9 years of prior relevant experience required
• 11+ years of prior relevant experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience managing railroad infrastructure programs involving track, structures, electric traction, or maintenance-of-way assets.
• Experience delivering State of Good Repair (SOGR) capital programs.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management credential.
• Qualified, or able to become qualified, in MW1000, NORAC, RWP, and applicable Amtrak safety programs.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience leading teams responsible for large, complex capital programs and projects.
• Strong leadership, employee development, team building, and performance management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of project and program management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and resource management.
• Strong understanding of capital budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio management practices.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and influence decision-making across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Valid driver's license.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

• Combination of office and field environment.
• On-site with 4 days required on Amtrak property and up to 1 day remote/wk.
• Travel up to 25% of the time may be required.

The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.