Technology Special Projects Manager II

King County Metro Transits Finance & Administration Division is expanding its team with two Technology Special Projects Manager II positions to lead major high-visibility enterprise-wide technology initiatives that require multiagency coordination and have significant operational and financial impact. These roles will advance Metros strategic technology priorities including initiatives focused on cost optimization cybersecurity resilience long-term technology road mapping and other critical special projects that drive innovation across the organization.

Each Technology Special Projects Manager II will oversee large-scale projects from initial concept through final acceptance ensuring alignment with County strategies and delivering outcomes that strengthen Metros service to the community. The positions will guide complex integration efforts including those at the intersection of emerging innovation and cybersecurity manage substantial resources and provide leadership to project managers and cross-functional teams through subject matter expertise and matrixed structures

We are seeking strategic collaborative leaders who excel at communicating navigating complexity championing innovation driving accountability and delivering measurable results in a dynamic public sector environment.

Position Info: This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies one (1) Career Service (CS) and one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA)/Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Special Projects Manager II classification.

The SDA/TLT is anticipated to last 2 years and may be addition this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility list for future Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service (CS) vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility list will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply: We welcome applications from all interested candidates including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the Supplemental Information section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of this work. This position is comprised of the following core duties:

• Determine charter and scope of the project assuring project is aligned with County/Department strategies initiatives innovation priorities and business needs or values; set priorities subject to review by project sponsors.
• Manage and control day-to-day project activities issues risks quality and budget; develop breakdown structures schedules and budget and resource assignments.
• Develop and maintain project risk mitigation plans; coordinate project risk identification quantification and response development and control; ensure project maintains compliance with all relevant State Federal local and King County laws and regulations including cybersecurity standards and requirements
• Establish measures of success acceptance criteria and methods to track control and report status; determine financial and performance indicators and use evaluation of findings to redirect the project; monitor and document progress of project; maintain auditable project files.
• Prepare and/or coordinate with appropriate staff Requests for Proposals Requests for Information and Requests for Bids; develop negotiate and review contracts associated with assigned project; may manage vendor relationships.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership to project team members through subject matter expertise and matrixed staff structures to deliver innovative solutions.
• Prepare and give presentations to senior management on project schedule progress current status and responses to identified issues and risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing unique high-priority complex technical projects from initiation through final acceptance AND Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field OR a combination of education training and/or professional experience which provides the equivalent background required to effectively perform the work of this position.
• Advanced specialized knowledge of technology project management including successfully managing projects using current project management principles methodologies and processes and how to apply them to technology initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge and skill managing a large complex multi-phase project that requires multiple organization integration with diverse business operations strategic information requirements and priorities.
• Skill in organizing planning and executing multiple large-scale projects from vision through implementation; skill in preparing detailed and appropriate project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and apply emerging technologies and innovative approaches to solve complex operational or business challenges.
• Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices; knowledge of large-organization business operations.
• Understanding of budget development financial forecasting and variance analysis for multi-phase technology projects.
• Familiarity with risk identification mitigation planning and issue tracking processes within complex technical environments.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats including delivering formal presentations to groups and committees influencing decision makers in complex or political environments and engaging professionally with the media.
• Demonstrated skill in collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and coordinating with cross-functional teams stakeholders and organizational leadership to ensure clarity alignment and informed decision making.
• Skill in gathering analyzing and synthesizing data; skill in effective paper and report writing; skill in effectively presenting statistical and narrative information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making especially when addressing emerging risks scope changes or technical challenges.
• Skill in leading and influencing multi-discipline work teams through subject matter expertise and collaborative decision-making.

Highly competitive candidates will have (desired but not required):

• Knowledge and familiarity with industry standard transit technologies or equivalent systems such as HASTUS Transit Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Electronic Fare Payment systems Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Real Time Transit Information feeds including specific software applications used to support and provision these systems.
• Knowledge of emerging trends shaping the industry including artificial intelligence fleet electrification data-driven decision making and connected mobility solutions.
• Experience working with large public sector agencies or governmental organizations
• Knowledge of King County Metros operations mission and policies

Who may apply:We are accepting applications from all qualified individuals including current King County employees and the general public.

To Apply

The following application materials are required:

1. An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history.
2. Completed supplemental questions.
3. Resume
4. A cover letter that addresses why you are interested in this role and how your experience skills and/or education have prepared you for this position.

Selection Process:

Applications that do not include all of the required materials listed above will not be considered. Only the materials explicitly requested will be reviewedadditional documents or information will not be evaluated. Application materials will be screened for completeness and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and possibly other selection process elements. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or a record review.

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Other Position Information

Work Location:This is a hybrid position. The team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. Currentlya minimum of 2 days in the office per week isrequired. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection oftools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

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