Principal Organizational Design; term-limited

Principal Organizational Design (term-limited)

Salary range is $116k to $224k, with a midpoint of $170k.

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 with a wide range of offerings:

• 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; additional days for director level and up; 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 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: Competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity; work‑life balance, professional development and recognition from colleagues.

This is a term‑limited position with an anticipated work assignment of 12 months.

Principal Organizational Design plays a strategic role in shaping the structure and effectiveness of the organization by leading and executing key organizational design initiatives.

• Leads and executes organizational design initiatives, ensuring that organizational structures are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Develops and implements frameworks for organizational design, including role definitions, reporting structures, and functional alignments.
• Partners with senior leaders to assess current organizational structures and proposes design changes that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
• Uses data‑driven insights and organizational analysis to recommend and implement changes in structure, workflows, and resource allocation.
• Collaborates with department leaders to understand their organizational needs and challenges, ensuring that design recommendations support overall business strategies and objectives.
• Provides expert consultation on the alignment of talent, roles, processes, and technology to drive organizational success.
• Works with senior management to ensure that organizational changes are aligned with company culture, values, and growth plans.
• Leads the change management process related to organizational design initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy‑in.
• Develops and executes communication plans to effectively inform and engage employees at all levels regarding organizational changes.
• Provides coaching and support to managers and leaders during periods of organizational transformation to ensure successful adoption of new structures and processes.
• Delivers Team and Leader Effectiveness initiatives to improve team dynamics and support organizational change.
• Facilitates meetings as needed to support senior leaders in establishing strategic direction, goals, roles and responsibilities.
• Partners with ST People and department leaders to assess resource allocation and develop strategies to optimize talent deployment.
• Works with cross‑functional teams across People & Culture to develop and implement process improvements that reduce redundancy, enhance productivity, and promote a high‑performance culture.
• Conducts regular assessments to track the performance and effectiveness of organizational structures and design changes.
• Acts as a trusted advisor, subject matter expert, and coach to senior leaders and managers on all aspects of organizational design, structure and leadership/team effectiveness.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and…