Sr. Program Manager-Rail Activation & Testing - 90364948 - Onsite New York, NY

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the (Project Director, Hudson Tunnel), the Sr Program Mgr – Rail Systems Activation Testing & Commissioning (T&C) is responsible for testing, commissioning and all related activities as required by the Hudson Tunnel Project and Amtrak’s internal and external customers. The position is expected to operate with minimum supervision and will collaborate with a team of engineers and/or third-party engineering contractors, and suppliers as required. The Sr Program Mgr provides guidance for achieving best practices in construction management and project systems activation & commissioning methods. The incumbent is responsible for providing management support in testing & commissioning projects that provide improved system safety and security, state of good repair, facility upgrades and enhancements, and system expansions. In addition, the incumbent coordinates the inhouse systems activation testing & commissioning eff orts of the entire program within Amtrak-owned and/or maintained right-of-way, including track, bridges, buildings, signals and communications and electric traction facilities. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish Program Control structures for effective execution of the Testing and Commissioning program and processes of project driven initiatives for the program.

• Train control system design, construction, testing and commissioning.

• Rail and transit operation Design standards and safety regulations.

• Understanding of project requirements and project closeout.

• Basic to intermediate understanding of other subsystems such as Communications, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/ SCADA, Traction power, Tunnel Ventilation, On-Board, Auxiliary Electrical Systems, and Mechanical-Electrical (MEP).

• Intermediate to advanced understanding of On-Board/ Wayside Interface Intermediate to advanced understanding of Train Control technologies such as: Automatic Train Control (ATC), Positive Train Control (PTC), and Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Systems Engineering & Systems Integration.

• Work with Designer of Record to identify, document and elevate cross-organizational and vendor-driven that impact project management or program acceptance, including systems.
• Work with peers across the organization to develop and implement appropriate management processes with internal stakeholders for implementation.
• Identify and manage assessment of scope, schedule and budget through the appropriate design process and support the systems testing and configuration program.
• Work with team members providing guidance and support technologies in support of the Hudson Tunnel Project guidance on adherence to the Project Management practices.
• Build strong relationships within Amtrak to understand the business challenges and opportunities with the delivery of the Hudson Tunnel as directed.
• Cultivate partnership among team members and portfolio stakeholders by ensuring a quality management process during T&C development.
• Ensure program adherence to the Amtrak Program Management methods and governance standards.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 9-12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Superb communication and stakeholder management skills with focus on collaboration, team building, and customer se