Senior Technical Project Manager - IT; Term-Limited

Salary range is $97k to $201k, with a midpoint of $149k. 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 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 $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• 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.

This is a Term-Limited role with an anticipated duration of 3 years.

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Under general direction, directs, plans, designs, and implements Agency technology projects in assigned areas of responsibility; manages the quality, scope, schedule, and budget related to assigned project(s) and supports the promotion of the IT Project Management Office’s formal processes to support the products delivered to the Agency. This position requires technical aptitude to complement the IT infrastructure portfolio of projects.

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.

• Drives project leadership toward real time decisions through Sound Transit project management framework and communication disciplines.
• Provides technical expertise in the IT or Engineering field, to effectively manage complex technical infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with delivering projects following the standard ITIL process.
• Experience working in close collaboration with technology and engineering teams, driving the successful, sustainable delivery of 24x7 systems and services, including transition to operations.
• Leads a portfolio review board (PRB) with a focus on coordination of internal resources and third parties/vendors and of the development of all pertinent project related artifacts. Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Ensures all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining quality.
• Manages the relationship with all stakeholders to clarify specific requirements of each project. Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Leads projects that might involve a mix of technical domains: projects based on new and updated Sound Transit computer systems, applications, infrastructure, networks, client/server topologies, hardware, custom software implementations, “off the shelf” software solutions, databases, middleware, SaaS solutions, and internet/intranet sites.
• Facilitates working sessions in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. Tracks project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals. Meets budgetary objectives and makes adjustments…