Sr Program Mgr-Airo Option Order

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Date:
Sep 23, 2026

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10119

Company:
Amtrak

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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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

• 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.