Sr Manager, LEAN Governance & Portfolio Management - Technology

Sr Manager, LEAN Governance & Portfolio Management - Technology Location: Washington, DC, US, 20002 Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104 Wilmington, DE, US, 19801 Chicago, IL, US, 60606 Boston, MA, US, 02110 Company: AmtrakYour success is a train ride away! As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.Job Summary The Sr. Mgr Value and Resource Mgmt's main focus is the establishment and implementation of best practices of Portfolio Operations, Strategic Investment, and Funding and Governance best practices for the Digital Technology organization. This role coaches Value Management Office (VMO) stakeholders, leadership across business and technology on LPM, and identifies how to leverage key principles of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) to solve real problems facing delivery teams, business teams, or their processes. Operates as a subject matter expert sought by the Enterprise to tackle complex initiatives.Identify key Portfolio-level business and engineering Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and mentoring team leads in goal-setting practicesInitiate and progress LPM practices in the Digital Technology (DT) portfolio, leveraging experience and proven practices while coaching team members on Lean principles and agile mindsetSupport Director/Sr. Director of LPM in the strategic management of Value Management demand and roadmap, including oversight of team capacity planning and performance trackingPartner with the Digital Product Management (DPM) team for Portfolio Roadmap and EPIC OKR adoption, leading collaborative workshops and fostering a culture of accountability across value stream ownersImplement Portfolio KANBAN from ideation to execution for Portfolio-level demand, while managing team throughput and facilitating continuous improvement sessionsAid in identifying the VMO team and train best practices across DT Portfolios, including onboarding, skill development, and succession planning for key rolesServe as process engineer in influencing AMTRAK toward an LPM lean governance approach that aligns with regulatory acceptance, while leading change management efforts and stakeholder engagement across business unitsLead and develop a high-performing team of LPM practitioners, providing regular feedback, career development guidance, and fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented environmentMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant work experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree. 9-12 years' experience implementing lean practices 5-9 years Lean Portfolio Management SAFE 6.0 LPM Certified 5 years of servant leadership experience in a Program Management rolePreferred Qualifications SAFE 6.0 Program Consultant EBAS Certified Agility Health Radar experience MBA preferred Experience leading a transformation effort leveraging Lean Portfolio Management Experience transforming from a traditional PMO to VMO Experience developing and governing a Human Capital Plan tied to a 5-year strategy and 5-year resource strategyKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Servant Leadership Influencing without Authority Coaching and mentoring Value Managers on Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Reconciliation, Accruals and Project Estimation