Senior Program Manager-Data Program
Senior Program Manager-Data Program
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Job Description
Salary range is $78k to $180k with a midpoint of $129k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Plans: 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
- Pet Insurance discount.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
This position reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director Enterprise Data and Records Management and plays a key role within the broader Agency Data Program in managing the program in partnership with key agency stakeholders. The role serves as a trusted partner to:
- Provide oversight and management of agency data program and services.
- Deliver strategic and cross-functional high-impact projects.
- Build and leverage models and tools to deliver large scale program management.
- Manage the quality scope schedule and budget related to assigned program and project(s) and promote Agency Controls mission.
- Own and support program communication and change management.
- Drive agencywide efforts to accelerate and streamline data access modernize data management and services and accelerate excellent use of data in decision making.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
- Lead agencywide data program and delivers a portfolio of services and projects with a focus on delivering goals and building capabilities tied to the agency data strategy.
- Defines roles and responsibilities related to core data capabilities and ensures clear accountability for data management functions.
- Manages schedule and success of the unified data program portfolio of projects.
- Facilitates cross-functional teams on data program related efforts which includes serving as project manager and facilitator to support data strategy goals.
- Conduct presentations to large and executive audiences to include reports and other information that facilitates decision-making.
- Plans directs coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules projects and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
- Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate equity and sustainability into everyday work and business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Library Science Information Management Business Administration Operations Management or closely related field and five years of experience in information management or data management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Data management practices business and technology issues related to data management.
- Data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of information management practices including information lifecycle management data modelling master data management and carrying out data needs assessments and requirements gathering.
- Excellent at building executive-level relationship and responding to strategic business needs.
- Proactive management of resources and priorities; and expert at leading and coaching high-performance teams.
- Strong strategic and system thinking leadership and relationship management with strong communication skills.
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
- Consulting contracts and vendor management.
- Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets online forms templates and databases.
- Developing and implementing data programs and services.
- Leading cross functional teams across the agency.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity of processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). Responding to inquiries and effective oral and written communication.
- Translates project/program requirements into project objectives and tasks managing task assignment to project resources and reporting on and managing project scope throughout the lifecycle.
- Developing data strategies and frameworks.
- Strong background in partnering with technical teams.
- Managing large complex projects and making decisions in fast-paced environments.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a hybrid office environment with some work being required onsite at any Sound Transit facility.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
