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Senior Program Manager - Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program
Sound Transit
Oversees and optimizes the agency's purchasing card (P-Card) program, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and driving enhancements.
24d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Property Development
Technical Services
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Transport
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Heavy Civil
Utilities
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
program monitoring
performance analytics
policy development
strategic recommendations
customer service
team collaboration
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
- Coordinates with the issuing bank and payment provider to manage technical issues, resolve disputes, and explore program enhancements.
- 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.
- Provides strategic recommendations to improve program effectiveness, internal controls, and customer experience.
- Conducts regular program monitoring and transaction audits to ensure compliance, identify trends, and mitigate risk.
- Analyzes purchasing trends and generates performance dashboards to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Develops and implements policies, procedures, and training materials for the P-Card program in alignment with agency purchasing regulations and best practices.
- Oversees the day-to-day administration of the P-Card program, including user training, P-card set up, and purchase reconciliation.
- Leads agency-wide communications and outreach related to purchasing card policies, system updates, and training requirements.
- Serves as the agency’s subject matter expert on allowable P-Card use and provides timely customer service to internal stakeholders.
- Manages any escalations involving inappropriate purchases, including documentation, correction, and coaching.
- Partners with Procurement, Finance, and Audit teams to support reporting, reconciliation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you bring
procurement laws
policy interpretation
policy development
certifications
excel & power bi
audit practices
- Skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations.
- Skill in delivering training, technical guidance, and policy interpretation to a variety of internal customers.
- Ability to lead policy development, change management, and program improvement initiatives.
- Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) or other procurement/finance-related certifications (CPPB, CPPO, CPA) is desirable but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis, dashboard creation, and performance reporting.
- Knowledge of internal audit practices and fraud prevention strategies related to P-Card use.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy writing and customer correspondence.
- Skill in managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Experience managing a P-Card program in a public sector or highly regulated environment.
- Knowledge of purchasing card (P-Card) program operations, regulations, and industry standards.
- Understanding of supplier diversity initiatives and sustainable procurement practices.
- Knowledge of procurement and finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Familiarity with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Workday.
- Knowledge of auditing techniques, data analytics, and risk assessment in a financial or procurement context.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence without authority.
- Skill in using financial systems and reporting tools to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
- Familiarity with the CPCP Body of Knowledge or other professional standards in P-Card administration.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- 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).
- Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1993
Year Established
The year Sound Transit was established as a key player in the Puget Sound region's transportation landscape.
- Operates an extensive network of light rail, commuter rail, and bus services across the Seattle metro area.
- Known for its forward-thinking approach to public transit, focusing on connecting communities and reducing traffic congestion.
- Projects include large-scale infrastructure developments, such as the Link light rail extension and Sounder commuter rail improvements.
- Funded by a combination of federal, state, and local funding sources, alongside passenger fares.
- Recognized for its innovative use of technology to enhance ridership experiences and operational efficiency.
- Typical projects include construction of new transit lines, station development, and improving regional transportation networks.
- Expanded its reach in recent years, growing services and infrastructure to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.
- Collaboration: We share each other’s successes and challenges and invite involvement of all toward achievement of common goals. We are one agency; no single department defines our business.
- Passenger Focus: We always start with our passengers’ needs and work back from there. They are the focus of everything we do.
- Inclusion & Respect: We foster a culture where everyone is treated fairly, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and every voice is heard.
- Safety: We ensure the safest transit trip and work environment for every rider, employee, and contractor, each and every day.
- Integrity: We build trust by keeping commitments and taking ownership—demonstrating honesty, accountability, and transparency throughout.
- Quality: As stewards of public resources, we do our best work every single day and take great pride in the efficient, sustainable, and equitable delivery of our services and projects.
70% Waste Diversion
Agency Office Waste Management
70% of waste is diverted from landfills in agency office buildings through recycling and reuse initiatives.
31% GHG Reduction
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Since 2018
The company has achieved a 31% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018, contributing to global climate goals.
216,000 Tonnes Avoided
GHG Emissions Avoided by Passengers
Passenger use of the Link light rail system avoids 216,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
$1M Saved Annually
Resource-Efficiency Projects
Implementing 56 ongoing resource-efficiency projects has saved $1 million annually, demonstrating financial and environmental benefits.
- ISO 14001 Environmental and Sustainability Management System controls construction environmental impacts.
- Link light rail runs on 100% carbon-free electricity via Puget Sound Energy Green Direct and Seattle City Light.
- First major U.S. light-rail system on fully carbon-free electricity, reducing electricity GHG by over 96% across系统, target 100% agency-wide by 2030 for electricity and by 2050 for all operations.
- Operations & Maintenance Facility East is LEED Gold certified with water capture/reuse, solar panels, high waste diversion.
- Downtown Redmond Link project earned Envision Platinum for renewable-energy focus and environmental protection.
- Climate-vulnerability integrated into design standards—heat waves, flooding, sea level rise.
- The Office of Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion drives diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy.
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are active, including BEST, LiT, Pride, SPAM, WEST, ADAPT, Native American & Indigenous, Parents & Families, and Veterans.
- WEST supports gender equity by empowering women, educating staff, developing allies, and promoting systemic change.
- The Diversity Oversight Committee monitors employment and contracting opportunities for underrepresented groups.
- Women make up [percentage not provided] of the workforce.
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