Senior Project Manager-Administrative Services (term-limited)

Salary range is $81K 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.
• 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.

This is a term-limited position of 5 years.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction of the Director of Administrative Services the Senior Project Manager plans manages and implements agency-wide projects in support of Administrative Services. The Senior Project Manager manages the scope schedule and budget for assigned projects; develops and implements workplans and tools; leads cross-functional collaboration; and coordinates with departments consultants and external partners to achieve project objectives. This role requires a strategic customer-focused approach to program delivery and change management within a dynamic matrixed environment.

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.

• Leads the planning implementation and completion of assigned projects and programs in alignment with Administrative Services and agency goals.
• Develops manages and continuously improves processes programs and tools that support efficient operations of the Administrative Services Division.
• Manages project budgets schedules and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget while maintaining quality.
• Coordinates across divisions departments and external partners to ensure alignment resolve issues and support timely decision-making.
• Serves as a resource of support and guidance for project managers and program leads agency-wide.
• Leads consultant procurement and contract management activities including development of scopes of work and oversight of consultant deliverables.
• Oversees workspace planning and implementation projects that enhance collaboration and employee experience at the core campus and related facilities.
• Conducts assessments and gap analyses of agency programs and practices to inform recommendations and implementation strategies.
• Provides leadership for process improvement and change management initiatives within the Administrative Services Division.
• Prepares and presents reports summaries presentations and briefings for executive audiences.
• Manages competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously with a detail-oriented organized approach.
• Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrate 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 sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Public Administration Urban Planning Project Management or a related field. Five years of experience performing project management implementation research analysis and/or administrative support for planning public policy transportation or related programs;Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Principles practices and techniques of project and program management.
• Methods and tools for developing tracking and reporting project scope schedule and budget.
• Experience managing projects in a matrixed organization and coordinating across multiple divisions or disciplines.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Skill in contract management consultant oversight and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare and present information clearly to executives stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Commitment to Sound Transits core values including diversity equity inclusion and sustainability.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office and field environments.
• Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm hazardous chemicals and/or extreme noise.
• Position includes occasional weekend/night shifts; position is responsible for assisting with move activities which happen over weekends to limit disruption to employees.
• Position is required to inspect buildings for site visits and walk throughs. May be subject to bending hearing kneeling talking seeing and walking.
• 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:

Senior IC