Sr Project Mgr - 90304849 - Washington (Hybrid) (Washington, DC, US, 20002) - Amtrak

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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.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Amtrak is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented professional to fill the Senior Project Manager role. This individual will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from requirement gathering and stakeholder engagement to project execution, delivery and post-delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of people skills, project controls skills, analytical skills, project management, and a strong understanding of business processes. The role requires the ability to translate business needs into actionable plans and regular analysis and metrics-based reporting to other staff, stakeholders, and sometimes senior leadership.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•    Lead projects from initiation to closure, following industry standard (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.) and/or Amtrak’s project management methodologies.
•    Develop and maintain project management artifacts in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations.
•    Coordinate multiple departments and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective execution of project milestones.
•    Establish collaborative partnerships among stakeholders to facilitate scope, resource and, financial decisions.
•    Identify and manage project risks, develop and monitor mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
•    Identify and evaluate project changes based on cost, schedule, risk, scope, and user impacts, presenting recommendations to support governance decisions.
•    Identify and document business requirements.
•    Assess client needs and their impact on business processes that help establish strategic priorities.
•    Advise stakeholders on options, risks, and cost benefits.
•    Facilitate communication of high-level business requirements for solution design and implementation.
•    Identify efficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities to enhance project outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Proven experience in coordinating with stakeholders at all levels.
•    Experience in requirements management – gathering, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs. 
•    Experience using project management methodologies (PMI certification preferred)

MIMINUM KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
•    Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
•    Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
•    Strong project organizational and documentation skills.
•    Awareness and/or proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PMI framework, SAFe – Scaled Agile Framework).
•    Experience with business process analysis tools and techniques. 
•    Experience with project management and collaboration tools (i.e. MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
•    Experience working in a matrixed environment.
•    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
8 years project management experience and 6 years of business analysis experience.
Experience working and supporting Agile projects.
PMP certification 
Experience working in transportation industry a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Matrixed Teams
Hybrid and remote work schedule.  Hybrid by-weekly, 2 days in the office.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $113,200-$135,900. 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163929
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia

Work Arrangement:05-Hybrid Monthly Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Job Family/Function:Research & Strategy 
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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.