Senior Program Manager - Strategy & Policy

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Seattle, WA 98104, USA

• Hybrid
• Planning/Project/Program Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO
  003741

Salary range is $81K to $186K with a midpoint of $133K. 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, 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.
• 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.

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The Senior Program Manager works within the Board and Policy Administration Team within the Office of the CEO to lead and manage the agency’s policy and procedure program and the development and implementation of the agency’s strategic plan. This position is responsible for driving cross-functional agency-wide Board and executive initiatives, providing strategic leadership, and managing complex portfolios of work. This position collaborates with agency leadership on organizational priorities.

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.

• Advises agency executive leadership on complex, mission-critical strategy and policy priorities and emerging issues.
• Leads strategic policy conversations, on behalf of the whole agency, with executives and provides recommendations and strategic insights to executives and agency senior leadership.
• Leads and directs senior-level cross-functional teams regarding agency strategic priorities, significant public policy decisions, and administrative policies.
• Manages a complex portfolio of projects requiring broad and deep subject matter expertise across public transportation planning, construction, operations, finance, and business administration.
• Leads the development, improvement, and implementation of Board policies, agency policies, and agency procedures. Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with agency goals.
• Writes and synthesizes policies and procedures ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational strategies and values.
• Oversees programs related to the administration of the agency’s…