Passenger Rail Program Manager (WMS3)

About the role

This role will lead a statewide passenger rail program with responsibility for coordinated planning, execution, and performance oversight across multiple stakeholders. The position will manage financial tracking, legislative reporting, and compliance activities while helping ensure reliable service delivery and operational alignment. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with corridor partners, committees, and other public-sector stakeholders to support transportation outcomes and program success.

Location: Remote — US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead a statewide intercity passenger rail program and oversee a dedicated team
• Manage budgeting, financial tracking, and legislative reporting for the rail program
• Ensure compliance with operating and maintenance agreements
• Represent the organization in national and regional passenger rail committees and forums
• Coordinate operations with corridor partners and stakeholders
• Analyze service performance and ridership trends to inform operational decisions
• Develop passenger rail schedules and collaborate on marketing strategies

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of program and project management experience in transportation or rail systems
• Strong knowledge of passenger and freight rail operations and infrastructure
• Proven ability in contract management and compliance monitoring
• Experience in fiscal and budgetary management for multi-million-dollar programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for public engagement and leadership
• Demonstrated strategic management and program performance monitoring capabilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Participation in a public employees' retirement system
• Access to a deferred compensation program for supplemental retirement savings
• Employee Assistance Program promoting health and well-being
• Flexible/hybrid remote work options available

Pay

$122,400 – $149,724 annually