Senior Technical Project Manager - IT (Term-Limited Employment)

Description

• 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.
• Analyzing procedures and data to develop logical solutions to complex systems problems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with cross functional teams, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public. Working cooperatively with other all departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies.
• Procurement, inventory, and asset management of IT services and equipment.
• Translates project/program requirements into project objectives and tasks, managing task assignment to project resources, and reporting on and managing project scope throughout the lifecycle.
• Provides a variety of regular updates ranging from weekly/monthly status of projects. Confidently brief executive audiences to include reports and other information that facilitates proactive decision making Reports and escalates to IT leadership as needed.
• 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.
• Develops, teaches, and trains project management and non-project management personnel as required.
• Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports.
• Provides technical expertise in the IT or Engineering field, to effectively manage complex technical infrastructure projects.
• 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.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
• Delivering business results on corporate initiatives.
• Facilitates working sessions in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Driving, tracking, and reporting the progress of multiple projects; developing and monitoring project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Ensures all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining quality.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Creation and support of standards, processes, and procedures which are instituted as best practices.
• Managing large, complex projects and making decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Manages the relationship with all stakeholders to clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• 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 to project constraints based on financial analysis.

Requirements

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
• Project Management principles and operational management processes of complex technology programs.
• Principles of supervising projects, identifying and managing resource requirements to meet schedules and objectives.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Ability to influence and develop productive working relationships with resources and dependent teams.
• Familiar with delivering projects following the standard ITIL process.
• Drives project leadership toward real time decisions through Sound Transit project management framework and communication disciplines.
• Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems and applications and of software development lifecycle.
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
• Experience working in close collaboration with technology and engineering teams, driving the successful, sustainable delivery of 24x7 systems and services, including transition to operations.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Strong background in technology deployment or computer science.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• 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.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• 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.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance