Matthew M.
Infrastructure Executive & Consultant | Capital Strategy, Financial Oversight & PMO Transformation | APD & Enterprise Risk Management (Rail/Transit)
- Role
- Sr Director, Program Management Office at Amtrak
- Location
- Fredericksburg, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew M.
Senior Executive and PMO Builder with 18+ years of progressive leadership transforming multi-billion dollar strategic infrastructure programs and digital controls transformation. I specialize in securing investment and streamlining delivery through advanced Alternative Project Delivery (APD) strategies, robust Program Governance & Controls, and financial accountability.My expertise was forged leading major capital initiatives at Amtrak and WMATA, where I bridged the gap between executive vision and flawless project execution.My core value is driving strategic change and financial accountability: Executive Strategy & APD: Provides executive oversight for complex APD methods (P3/DB/CMAR/EPC), including MATOC framework development and high-stakes contract negotiation. Advises senior leadership on \"go/no-go\" risk decisions and secures crucial multi-year funding approvals from bodies like the Amtrak Board and FRA. Enterprise Controls & Governance: Expert in establishing Enterprise Governance & Controls and Risk Mitigation Frameworks. I led the implementation of new EPPM and PMIS systems, achieving a single source of truth and enhancing efficiency by 25% across units. Quantified Impact: Direct experience managing the $5B+ National Facility Program and ensuring financial accountability for 200+ projects. Reduced operational impacts by 80% through effective labor strategies. Industry Advisor Board Member for the Smart Cities Construction Management (SCCM, RIT) program.Ready to explore remote leadership opportunities in executive leadership, high-level consulting, strategic enterprise initiatives, PMO/controls, or Alternative Project Delivery (APD). Let\'s connect!(PMP Certified | 18+ Years Experience in Rail & Transit)
Experience
Sr Director, Program Management Office
Dec 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Provided comprehensive strategic oversight for the $5B+ National Facility Program, ensuring critical infrastructure advancements aligned with corporate goals for operational profitability and ridership expansion. Spearheaded significant organizational restructuring and established robust, enterprise-wide P&L management and program controls. Successfully engaged executive leadership, the Amtrak Board, and federal stakeholders (FRA) to secure crucial approvals and ensure on-time delivery within stringent budgetary constraints across the entire capital portfolio. Defined strategic requirements and oversaw execution for a portfolio exceeding 50 active projects, establishing transparent program controls across Cost, Schedule, Change, and Risk. Orchestrated migration of the capital portfolio\'s project data repository into SharePoint, significantly improving enterprise-wide data accessibility and enabling data-driven strategic decision-making and visualization. Instituted an effective Facilities Change Control Board and established robust compliance processes, systematically minimizing operational and financial risks across the project lifecycle.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering Technology
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