About this role
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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.
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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
The Dir Program - Airo Program Integration is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful integration of multiple workstreams, sub-programs, projects, and control functions across the Airo Program. Under general direction from a Senior Director or an Assistant Vice President, the Director will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to provide smooth Program/project execution, resolve conflicts, and drive integration efforts to meet Program objectives. The Director will also support attainment of strategic and/or project-specific goals and outcomes through delivery of project management and control services, ensuring close alignment between project management and project control teams. Assists in the development of processes and procedures and may lead collaborative efforts with other internal departments to develop continuous process improvements. Monitors and evaluates staff performance and provides feedback, coaching, and/or positive recognition for department personnel and decision-making that may have significant, long-term impact on the organization. Performs additional duties as assigned.
This position works collaboratively and in coordination with all Amtrak Capital Delivery senior staff or staff from other departments, the Federal Railroad Administration, and other U.S. DOT agencies, Congress, States and localities, commuter and freight operators, and suppliers, other third parties, investors and stakeholders to develop strategies, plans, funding and finance approaches, and partnerships to advance Amtrak’s mission
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement program integration strategies that align workstreams, sub-programs, projects, and stakeholders with Amtrak’s strategic objectives; incorporating current best practices used in the transportation industry.
- Foster collaboration among leadership, business partners, project teams, and project controls functions to ensure successful program execution.
- Direct and develop staff through hiring, coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Establish team goals, manage workloads, and continuously improve organizational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise project and Airo Program controls, including cost, schedule, risk, and change management practices.
- Monitor program performance against scope, cost, schedule, and quality baselines and direct corrective actions as necessary
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of forecasts, schedules, estimates, reports, deliverables, and analyses.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, strengthen governance, incorporate lessons learned, reduce risks, and drive efficiency.
- Oversee development of the Annual Operating Plan and ensure integrity of program financial and planning data.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Plus 11 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in leading large complex capital projects or programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in engineering, science, business, construction management or a related degree
- Plus 13 years of relevant work experience
- PMP Certification
- Must be able to represent Amtrak at industry (AREMA, FRA, TTCI, APTA) meetings and committees
- Knowledge of work rules and safety standards including Amtrak’s AMT-23 and 27, FRA Rules and Regulations Governing Railroad Signal and Train Control Systems, Roadway Worker Protection, and NORAC/General Code Operating Rules. If individual has not qualified under these, then he/she must have the ability to do so within a year.
- Experience with capital projects within the railroad operation environment
- Experience as a contractor responsible for field safety and quality
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Skills in advanced leadership and management; effective writing and presentations; conducting meetings and interviews; interpersonal communications; time management; conflict resolution and conducting formal investigations
- Skilled in project management
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Office and field work environment
- Travel up to 25%
The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 – $211,140.00. 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.
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
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID: 167574
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%
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 committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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.
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