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Senior Technical Program Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
29 August 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
Randstad is seeking a high-performing Senior Technical Program Manager to join our client Amtrak in driving large-scale enterprise-wide technology transformations. Operating within the Project Management Office (PMO) and reporting to a Senior Program Manager you will play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional project teams directing project managers and delivering critical IT hardware and software initiatives for Amtraks new rail fleets. This role requires a self-directed leader proficient in formal PMP project controlsincluding tight management of scope schedule and budgetwho can seamlessly collaborate across departments such as Marketing and Train Operations as well as manage key external vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Oversight:Lead and coordinate complex multi-departmental technology programs and project teams supporting new fleet rollouts across the Amtrak enterprise.
Team Leadership:Direct technical leads project managers and third-party consultants/contractors to ensure operational readiness and successful end-to-end execution.
PMP Project Controls:Maintain rigorous governance over program scope schedule and budget using MS Project Professional and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tools; identify track and report variances.
Vendor & SOW Management:Oversee external vendors and sub-vendors evaluate RFP responses author Statements of Work (SOW) for product delivery and ongoing support and ensure deliverables meet contractual specifications.
Documentation & Governance:Develop and maintain essential project artifactsincluding Project Charters Management Plans Architecture Inputs Test Plans and Implementation Plansand lead initiatives through formal Quality Gates and Portfolio Reviews.
Risk & Change Management:Publish ongoing risk assessments implement mitigation strategies maintain SharePoint project repositories and produce weekly status reports for executive stakeholders.
Qualifications
Experience:7 years of hands-on program and project management experience delivering large-scale IT and technology infrastructure initiatives from initiation through rollout.
Leadership Capability:Proven track record of managing and directing other Project Managers with high autonomy in a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
Technical & PM Governance:Demonstrated expertise in formal PMP project management methodologies project controls and enterprise-level budget/schedule tracking.
Software Proficiency:Proficient with MS Project Server (EPM) MS Project Professional SharePoint Visio Excel and standard MS Office tools.
Communication:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal business partners technical leads and vendor partners.
Education & Certification:Bachelors degree in Project Management Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. PMP certification strongly preferred.
Location & Travel:Based in or near Washington DC or Chicago IL (Remote/Hybrid options available); willingness to undertake occasional travel to Chicago for fleet site visits.
Randstad is seeking a high-performing Senior Technical Program Manager to join our client Amtrak in driving large-scale enterprise-wide technology transformations. Operating within the Project Management Office (PMO) and reporting to a Senior Program Manager you will play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional project teams directing project managers and delivering critical IT hardware and software initiatives for Amtraks new rail fleets. This role requires a self-directed leader proficient in formal PMP project controlsincluding tight management of scope schedule and budgetwho can seamlessly collaborate across departments such as Marketing and Train Operations as well as manage key external vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Oversight:Lead and coordinate complex multi-departmental technology programs and project teams supporting new fleet rollouts across the Amtrak enterprise.
Team Leadership:Direct technical leads project managers and third-party consultants/contractors to ensure operational readiness and successful end-to-end execution.
PMP Project Controls:Maintain rigorous governance over program scope schedule and budget using MS Project Professional and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tools; identify track and report variances.
Vendor & SOW Management:Oversee external vendors and sub-vendors evaluate RFP responses author Statements of Work (SOW) for product delivery and ongoing support and ensure deliverables meet contractual specifications.
Documentation & Governance:Develop and maintain essential project artifactsincluding Project Charters Management Plans Architecture Inputs Test Plans and Implementation Plansand lead initiatives through formal Quality Gates and Portfolio Reviews.
Risk & Change Management:Publish ongoing risk assessments implement mitigation strategies maintain SharePoint project repositories and produce weekly status reports for executive stakeholders.
Qualifications
Experience:7 years of hands-on program and project management experience delivering large-scale IT and technology infrastructure initiatives from initiation through rollout.
Leadership Capability:Proven track record of managing and directing other Project Managers with high autonomy in a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
Technical & PM Governance:Demonstrated expertise in formal PMP project management methodologies project controls and enterprise-level budget/schedule tracking.
Software Proficiency:Proficient with MS Project Server (EPM) MS Project Professional SharePoint Visio Excel and standard MS Office tools.
Communication:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal business partners technical leads and vendor partners.
Education & Certification:Bachelors degree in Project Management Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. PMP certification strongly preferred.
Location & Travel:Based in or near Washington DC or Chicago IL (Remote/Hybrid options available); willingness to undertake occasional travel to Chicago for fleet site visits.
Required Skills:
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