Lead Program Specialist EAM - 90372691 - Philadelphia

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Infrastructure Maintenance and Construction Services (IMCS) Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program Specialist is responsible for overseeing asset management activities, including the delivery of the joint Digital Technology – Operations Enterprise Asset Management Program. This program is aimed at the implementation of industry leading software for work and asset management as well as the introduction of new business processes to IMCS for the planning, scheduling, and execution of work against infrastructure assets. The IMCS EAM Program Specialist is responsible for the phased delivery of this program to enable data-driven decision making that reduce asset downtime, extend equipment life, and optimize system performance to reduce the overall cost of asset management. The IMCS EAM Program Specialist will work closely with the IMCS Asset Management Strategy team to ensure development and implementation of key asset strategies into the EAM system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with Digital Technology on the delivery of the EAM Program for IMCS ensuring that it meets lifecycle asset management requirements.
• Ensure full participation of IMCS and Engineering Services subject matter experts in the EAM Program, escalating issues when appropriate to enable effective decision making.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships among IMCS and external stakeholders to enable asset management system scoping, financial and resource decisions.
• Coordinate multiple vendors and the project team to ensure timely and cost-effective sequencing and execution of critical path milestones for the EAM program.
• Manage EAM program scope and schedule for IMCS.
• Report on the EAM program’s financial performance and forecasting to IMCS executives.
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with EAM program execution and work across organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain required EAM program management artifacts and ensure that all project phases have appropriate project management artifacts and processes in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations.
• Identify efficiencies and present recommended asset management improvement opportunities at various levels of IMCS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Technology Management, or a related field with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in purchase, materials planning or related field.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• PMP Certification in good standing or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of effective date of hire.
• Work authorization in the United States.

MINIMUM KSA (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to apply these efficiently to solve problems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Working knowledge of asset, work, and maintenance management best practices and processes.
• Strong project and program management skills, including a focus on collaboration
• Highly motivated and self-directed; able to exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action,
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Superior listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with all levels of the organization and to communicate effectively with department heads, managers, supervisors, and clerical staff
• Logical and efficient; detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
• Ability lead and manage organizational change.
• Working knowledge of database design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Technology Management, or related field with a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Experience with Maximo, asset and work management system, and organizational and business processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 55000, PAS 55, or other Asset Management standards.

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Office and field work environment.
• Travel 35%
• Travel to other Amtrak offices and right-of-way sites that are not accessible by train travel.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300 - $122,256, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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:160984
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Safety & Security 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 50% 
 

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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.