Sr Program Mgr-Airo Option Order - 90415086 (Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Washington, DC)

**This role may be headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, or Washington, DC.**

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Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for the procurement, delivery, testing, acceptance, and deployment of certain Airo trainsets. The position serves as the primary program lead responsible for integrating activities across procurement, operations, mechanical, finance, the manufacturer, and other stakeholders to ensure program objectives are achieved on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities include managing program schedules, risks, stakeholder engagement, contract execution, performance reporting, and operational readiness activities while supporting decision-making at the executive level. This role is critical to advancing the Airo fleet modernization initiative by ensuring successful trainset acquisition and deployment, mitigating program risks, and delivering the reliability, operational efficiency, and customer service improvements envisioned by the program.

Essential Functions

• Direct planning, prioritization, execution, and closeout of capital projects and programs supporting Airo Program and Airo Options.
• 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 or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
• 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.
• 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

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

• Combination of office and field environment.
• On-site with 4 days required on Amtrak property.
• 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.

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID: 167261
Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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