ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Rail Manager Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Rail Haus

Food & Drink Runners

Dover, DE · On-site

$10/hr

Other duties and tasks as assigned by managers * Previous experience in restaurants is preferred, but not mandatory! * Demonstrates organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail * Requires ...

SLK America Inc.

.net Senior developer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$52.75 - $69.75/hr

NET Core/8+ for payments processing, including ISO 20022/SWIFT message handling, real-time rails ... Manage CI/CD via Azure DevOps, Docker/Kubernetes deployments, performance tuning, and monitoring ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsRail JobsRail Manager JobsRail Manager Jobs in Delaware

Rail Manager information

See Delaware salary details

$23K

$58.7K

$105.7K

How much do rail manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for rail manager in Delaware is $58,733.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,854.00 and $65,272.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rail manager?

A Rail Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the operations, safety, and efficiency of rail transport systems. Their duties can include managing staff, coordinating train schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and handling budgetary concerns. Rail Managers work closely with various stakeholders, including government agencies, maintenance crews, and customer service teams, to ensure smooth and effective railway operations. They play a crucial role in problem-solving, emergency response, and implementing strategies for service improvements. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

What are some of the main challenges rail managers face when overseeing daily operations, and how can they effectively address them?

Rail Managers often face challenges such as coordinating schedules across multiple teams, ensuring safety compliance, and managing unexpected service disruptions. To effectively address these, successful Rail Managers rely on strong communication skills, proactive planning, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions. Building a collaborative team environment and staying updated on regulatory requirements are also key strategies for overcoming operational hurdles and maintaining efficient rail service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rail manager?

To excel as a Rail Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of railway operations, safety regulations, and logistics, typically backed by a degree in engineering, transportation, or management. Familiarity with rail management software, scheduling systems, and safety compliance tools is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and coordinating with stakeholders. These competencies ensure efficient rail operations, compliance with safety standards, and smooth collaboration across departments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rail jobs in Delaware?

The most popular types of Rail jobs in Delaware are:

Rail Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Rail Manager job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,733 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Sr Mgr Digital Technology - Physical Security Systems

Amtrak

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Amtrak rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 98 rated public transport

Job description

Your 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 DT Sys Design & Dev (i.e., security badging technology, video surveillance and other security products) owns one or more IT processes within one functional area. The position manages services provided to one or more internal and external customer(s). The Sr Manager works on multiple projects as a technical delivery team owner, and sometimes as a project leader while managing matrixed resources, responsible for systems analysis, design development, integration enhancement, maintenance, and support. 

Essential Functions
  • Oversee the state of good repair program and electronic physical security asset lifecycle management program, inclusive of budget and strategy.
  • Manage the physical security systems support personnel and processes.
  • Report system health via dashboards, reports and presentations.
  • Manage projects related to health monitoring, continuous improvement and performance metrics of physical security systems.
  • Contract management and vendor oversight of operation and support vendors
  • Support physical security project transition to O&M through IV&V, testing and go-live readiness activities.
  • Maintain system documentation library of system as-builts, architecture and lifecycle replacement schedule.
  • Coordinate system support activities with the service desk, field support, ENEC, Cybersecurity and other DT horizontal services.
  • Measure service performance and implements improvements as needed.
  • Manage improvement processes that impact customer satisfaction and relationships.
  • Own and govern a portfolio of technology services and systems, establishing service strategy, performance expectations, and multiyear roadmaps aligned with business and IT priorities.
  • Provide senior people leadership to managers and technical leaders, setting direction, managing capacity, and ensuring consistent delivery across multiple teams and initiatives.
  • Lead demand management and intake processes, partnering with business leaders to prioritize initiatives, balance investments, and align resources to highestvalue outcomes.
  • Oversee systems analysis, design, development, integration, and operational support across the full systems development life cycle, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with architectural and security standards.
  • Manage financial accountability for assigned portfolios, including OpEx and CapEx planning, forecasting, vendor performance, and optimization of spend across services and projects.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
  • Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
  • 5+ years of proven track record of progressively providing technical and project leadership to deliver enterprise scale systems.
  • Strong expertise in developing and deploying access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems.
  • Experience with Genetec Security and Lenel Onguard systems or equivalent technologies
  • Experience managing teams and building relationships with people at a variety of levels.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, work well with others in an integrated team environment, and must be self-motivated.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
  • Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
  • Genetec Security Center and Lenel Onguard certification
  • Has delivered multiple projects using Agile scrum methodology.
  • Experience working in large complex companies that heavily rely on real time 24x7 IT operations to successfully service external customers.
  • Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow
  • Domain knowledge of transportation systems
  • PMP and Agile Scrum certified. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead managers and diverse technical teams delivering complex, enterprisescale systems and services across multiple functional areas.
  • Strong expertise in systems design, application development, integration, and service delivery methodologies, including Agile and hybrid delivery models.
  • Proven capability to translate business strategy into technology roadmaps, investment plans, and prioritized delivery portfolios.
  • Financial, vendor, and risk management skills, including ownership of large budgets, contract oversight, and service performance governance.
  • Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, facilitate advisory forums, and guide decisionmaking across business and technology domains.

The salary/hourly range is $149,400.00 - $193,644.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off  Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave   Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges   Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program   No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:166955

Work Arrangement: Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.


Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.


In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.


Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

What Amtrak employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Amtrak logo

About Amtrak

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

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.

Industry

Travel arrangement services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1971

View All Amtrak Jobs

Apply