Senior Program Manager - Agency Leadership Initiatives at Sound Transit

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

191000.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Advising, Systems Development, Cross-functional Collaboration, Communication, Analytical Skills, Process Development, Executive Communication, Discretion, Influence, Event Planning, Organizational Navigation, Stakeholder Management, Priority Management, Equity And Inclusion

Industry

Description

Salary range is $87k to $191k with a midpoint of $139k. 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 competitive benefits package [https://www.soundtransit.org/sites/default/files/documents/sound-transit-benefits-guide.pdf] with 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 $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses. * Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general direction from the Agency Chief of Staff (ACoS), the Senior Program Manager leads high-impact, cross-agency initiatives and provides strong project management to strengthen internal alignment and effectuate successful outcomes across Sound Transit. Serves as a strategic advisor and provides project management leadership to the ACoS, leading programs and systems development that support various internal and external initiatives sponsored by the ACoS. This role also supports the ACoS in their role as a Senior Leadership Team member, an Agency Leadership Team member, and will ensure strong alignment across all key internal teams and functions both directly overseen by the ACoS and within their overarching agency wide portfolio through collaboration, strong communication, and solutions-driven leadership. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Supports ACoS’ sponsorship of the Chief of Staff cohort, CEO team initiatives and activities, key Executive Department programs and activities, and in leadership and management of the Communications, Government and Community Relations, and Board and Policy Administration Divisions. * Serves as a strategic advisor to the ACoS, including supporting briefing and materials development, talking points, and other communications. * Ensures ACoS is prepared and able to execute decisions, provide direction, and keep priority work on track in partnership with the ACoS’ Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Executive Assistant, and in collaboration with the Agency Chief Operating Officer and Agency Deputy CEO teams. * Manages complex cross-functional initiatives involving the CEO Office, Executive Department, and Operational Departments as relevant to their portfolio, and supports ACoS’ Executive Sponsorship and management of key divisions within the CEO Office. * Builds systems, processes, and tracking mechanisms to ensure consistent execution of CEO- and Board-directed priorities for the ACoS. * Coordinates and manages high impact executive-level engagements with external partners in partnership with the ACoS’ Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Executive Assistant. * Staffs and provides project management support for any key internal ACoS-sponsored meetings. * Identifies and executes opportunities for internal engagements that foster trust-building, role clarity, and cultural transformation within the ACoS’ internal facing portfolio. * Enables the ACoS effectiveness as member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT), including coordination with key internal stakeholders and the CEO office team, preparation of materials, and any other activities that will facilitate SLT decision-making. * Ensures strong coordination and alignment with CEO, Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and Agency Chief Operating Officer across portfolio items, initiatives, or special projects that necessitate coordination and decision-making cross-functionally. * Support development and continuous improvement of enterprise-level operational processes sponsored by the ACoS. * Lead or support special projects and initiatives as assigned. * Champions and models Sound Transit’s 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 Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy. * It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the 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. * Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field. Five years of experience in performing high level strategic project/program support to executive level staff; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Knowledge and Skills: * Enterprise-level project and program management across diverse technical and operational stakeholders with ability to build clear objectives and measures of success aligned to relevant milestones and timelines. * Strong analytical, system-building, and process-development skills by effectively analyzing and making sense of information to address issues, solve problems, and identify solutions. * Executive-level communication, discretion, and influence. * High-profile event and engagement planning. * Ability to navigate complex organizational structures with political and operational awareness to respond effectively to changing circumstances and environments quickly and efficiently. * Skilled in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and alignment by appropriately responding to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations. * Strong ability to manage competing priorities and drive results even under challenging circumstances. * Commitment to equity, inclusion, and values-based leadership where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Physical Demands / Work Environment: * Work is performed in a hybrid office and field environment. * This position is responsible for working occasional nights and weekends to meet business needs. * 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager leads high-impact, cross-agency initiatives and provides strong project management to strengthen internal alignment and effectuate successful outcomes across Sound Transit. This role serves as a strategic advisor to the Agency Chief of Staff (ACoS), leading programs and systems development supporting various internal and external initiatives.