Program Manager

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail – the owner and operator of Britain’s mainline rail system.

Through our consulting services in the United States (US), we are assisting both public agencies and private clients in the transportation sector to accelerate transformation efforts, make step-changes in major program delivery, and achieve leaps forward in areas such as asset management and maintenance, and system integration.

Our work is driven forward by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

The opportunity with NRC

Building on our continued success, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Program Manager based in Sacramento California, we offer flexibility and hybrid working.

The successful candidate will lead the Rail Systems Engineering Support Program team, working closely with the California High Speed Rail Authority’s Rail and Operations Delivery Branch, Program Management Office, Risk Management Office and Procurement & Contracts Management teams and provide support for the California high-speed rail project that will shape the future of public transportation in California.

The successful candidate will work in the Rail and Operations Delivery Branch of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Office of Program Delivery.

To be considered for this role, you will need to:

• Manage and be responsible for sub-contractors and DBE/SBE contracts
• Responsible for integrating and managing sub-contractor and SBE/DBE schedules with main NRC schedule
• Lead and have responsibility for program delivery of RSES contract, coordinating with engineering, asset management and system integration function heads
• Be highly collaborative and able to partner with the client, joint venture, train operator and contractors

Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a relevant degree/equivalent experience and have a PMP/equivalent project management qualification
• Extensive experience of project management within railroad/transit environment
• Have experience of managing multiple contracts simultaneously
• Ability to work across a multidisciplinary team and establish relationships at all levels
• Proven experience working with and utilising primavera or similar scheduling programs
• Experience of managing project budgets and financially astute

For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow.

We offer benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 401K with employer matching contributions
• Flexible working opportunities

Apply

Sound interesting? Apply to this vacancy today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application at the right time.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.