IT Project Manager II

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Metro Transit’s Finance and Administration Division is seeking skilledInformation Technology Project Managers II to support the delivery of large, multi-year, multi-million-dollar technology investments that are critical to Metro’s operational and financial performance. These positions play a key role in ensuring that capital-funded technology projects are delivered with strong governance, disciplined project controls, and a focus on long-term value for the agency and the public.

About the Transit Technology Project Management Team

The Transit Technology Project Management (TTPM) team, part of the Finance and Administration Division, provides end-to-end project management oversight for technology initiatives funded through Metro’s capital program. The team is responsible for guiding projects from initiation through planning, procurement, development, integration, testing, implementation, and transition to steady-state operations.

Each IT Project Manager is accountable for managing one or more concurrent capital technology projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget. This includes applying strong financial stewardship, risk management, compliance with KCIT and Metro governance requirements, and effective coordination with internal and external partners.

Our Project Portfolio

The team manages a diverse and complex portfolio of capital technology projects that support Metro’s operational efficiency, customer experience, and long-term asset management. Project areas include:

• Real-time customer information systems
• Electronic fare collection and mobile ticketing
• On-board vehicle systems, dispatch, and telematics
• Scheduling, route planning, and operational analytics
• Asset management and lifecycle systems
• Wireless network and communications infrastructure
• Transit signal priority and intelligent transportation systems
• Enterprise architecture and business intelligence platforms
• Capital project management and reporting tools

These projects directly support Metro’s strategic goals by improving service reliability, strengthening financial and operational controls, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the agency.

Recruitment Information:

This recruitment will be used to fill 2 (two) Term Limited (TLT/SDA) vacancies, anticipated to last approximately 2 years. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, or term-limited temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification and workgroup within the Finance and Administration Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who may apply:

We welcome applications from all interested candidates, including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Questions?If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor atkakaur@kingcounty.gov.Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all of King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work.

As anInformation Technology Project Manager II, you will:

• Manage large, complex, and mission critical technology projects in King County Metro's $200M annual Capital Project portfolio.
• Manage projects throughout their complete lifecycles - from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, to project close. Typical projects involve integration of disparate information systems, installation of on–board vehicle technologies, competitive vendor selection and management, procurement via a comprehensive Request for Proposals/Requests for Information (RFP/RFI) process, and strategic analyses and assessments.
• Lead multi-departmental project teams to ensure that assigned projects are completed withinscope,schedule,andbudget.Track,monitor,andmitigaterisk asnecessary.
• Recommend project approach, controls and appropriate performance measures. Apply thosemeasuresasneeded, directedor required.
• Analyze,develop,andprioritizebusinessandtechnicalrequirementsinconsultationwithendusers, project stakeholders and IT support groups. Document requirements and user storiesandtrack their completion.
• Create and track detailed budgets for all projects. Report on progress (and variances) tostakeholders,seniormanagement,KingCountyCouncil,andtheProjectReviewBoard.
• Developandmaintainadetailedprojectscheduleusingtheytoolsandtemplatesdeployed atMetro. Track tasks, milestones, and resources. Understand how and when to baseline aproject,createa WBS,or level resources.
• Develop and maintain standard project documentation such as project charter, project plan,business cases, cost/benefit analysis, scope of work, risk management plan, changemanagement plan, communication plan, issue management plan, requirements complianceand traceability tracking, test plan, development, execution and control, training plan,management reports,benefitsachievementandprojectclose-out reports.
• Develop, review, and manage contracts for assigned projects; work with legal to ensurecompliance and track contract details throughout life of project; develop Requests forInformation (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and work withlegal and procurement to ensure a fair and uniform process when selecting 3rd partysolutions.
• Ensure all projects maintain compliance with all relevant State, Federal, local, and KingCountylawsandregulations;respondtoauditrequests,curateprojectdocumentation,andcreatecomprehensiveproject archives.
• Establishappropriatesteeringandgovernance committees for each project; plan and coordinate steering committee meetings and documentdecisions; provide timely status reports, assessments, issue identification, risk reports, andrelatedproject analyses as required.
• Function as the primary leader and driver of project success.This includes excellent writtenand verbal communications skills; explaining complicated technology concepts to non-technicalaudiences;workingwithMetrodivisionsandofficestosupportprojectsuccess;andensuring creativity and thoughtful planning for execution of training plans for all solutionusers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:

• A Bachelor's degree in technology management, engineering, computer science, transportation planning, business administration or a closely related fieldANDfive years of experience as an IT Project Manager or IT Business Analyst with more than 3 years' experience on major IT projects with budgets greater than $5MM or longer than 2 years in durationORAny equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.
• Extensive experience managing large, multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing staff, clients, and/or partners towards the successful completion of a project.
• Experience leading, organizing, and motivating, multi-disciplinary work teams and workingwithindividuals atall levelswithin anorganization.
• Experience procuring, integrating, implementing and managing vendor products and solutionsfromprocurement to handoffto steady state.
• Experience with in-house developed systems and the challenges of integration with legacysystemsandtechnologies.
• Demonstratedhistoryofflexibilityandadaptabilitywithcompetingprioritiesandchangingassignments.
• Experiencedevelopingandmanagingvendorcontracts,RFIs,RFPs,andSLAs.
• Experiencewithnegotiationandconflictresolution;abilitytoworkeffectivelywithallstakeholders.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings with various types of stakeholders throughout theorganization and synthesize complex information, prepare clear and concise materials andcommunicatetechnicalinformationtonon-technicalaudiences.
• Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationsskills.
• Experienceintheuseoflarge,complexspreadsheets,documentsandpresentations.
• Expert-level expertise with MS Project or equivalent project management tools.

Desirable Qualifications include:

• Professional project manager certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile methodology, Master'sDegree in project management, or equivalent combination of experience and education (if nocertification, state clearly in your application materials how you bring the equivalent rigoroustheoretical and practical expert knowledge in project management to this position, or if youareactively preparingfor thePMPExam.)
• Experience working with large public sector agencies or governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated history of managing and leading change, ensuring project execution and quality while successfully managing and mitigating risk.

To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at kakaur@kingcounty.gov.

Required Application Materials:

• Submit an online application through our careerssite. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
• Attach a resume.
• Attach a cover letter that highlights how your experience, knowledge, and skills align with the position's responsibilities. Your cover letter should also clearly articulate your interest in this position.
• Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.

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Selection Process:

Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume. If responses cannot be validated within your application, or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement, candidates may be removed from consideration.

The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials, relevant experience, and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule:

Our regular business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, work outside of these hours may occasionally be required. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore, is not eligible for overtime pay. We may also consider flexible hours.

Work Location:

The main work site associated with these positions is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104.

This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of remote and onsite work at various King County facilities. Employees are currently expected to work onsite 2 days per week, though this requirement may be subject to change.A County-issued laptop will be provided, and employees must maintain a dedicated workspace with reliable internet access to perform their duties efficiently and remain accessible during scheduled work hours.

Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a county worksite.

Union Status:This position is represented by the Professional & Technical Employees (PROTEC), Local 17.
Job Code: 736404 - IT Project Manager II

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