Asset Management Project/Program Manager IV

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 ***This recruitment is open only to King County employees***

King County Metro Transit Enterprise Asset Management Section seeks an Asset Management Project/Program Manager IV (PPM IV) to act as a steward overseeing department-wide assets. In a highly matrixed structure, the Asset Management PPM IV will lead high-profile projects, establish new process and guidance leading our asset management practices to align with the corporate objectives, and to ensure our assets in state of good repair with reliable, complete and timely information to support decision making.
 
The Asset Management PPM IV will share best asset management practices with division representatives to ensure that each division shares a similar process in managing assets by implementing the agency's Asset Management strategies, policy and managing the centralized single true source of asset management information system. The role of the PPM IV will provide expertise, guidance, coordination, and support to the ongoing work of Metro Enterprise Asset Management service.
 
This position will report to the Director of Asset Management and join a small team in the Finance and Administration division. The most competitive candidate for this position will be an innovative project manager with strong collaboration and communication skills who has significant experiences in asset management, large-scale projects management, good understanding of people side change management resulting from the changes of technology, policy, and/or process.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As an Asset Management PPM IV, you will also: 

• Lead and serve as a consultant / advisor to Metro partners and collaborators by advocating leading industry asset management practices.
• Evaluate and identify business needs and strategic priorities. 
• Assess current divisional asset management process and information data flow.  
• Identify gaps, and develop future state business process towards streamlined, standardized best asset management practices. 
• Implement Agency’s Asset Management strategies through collaboration with Metro partners to ensure asset management comply with Federal Transit Authority guidelines, and to align with Metro strategic objectives.
• Coordinate workstream leads and subject matter experts to implement Metro’s single integrated enterprise asset management system and provide expertise on continues improvements.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and visualizations by using Power BI and Azure DevOps to support business decision making.
• Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect business operations. 
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key contributors internally and externally.  
• Coordinate asset management related trainings and offer expertise during training, planning, and deployment. 
• Promote equity through program by fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. 
• Present information to others via training, workshops, and written communication.
• Perform miscellaneous special projects or other duties as required. 

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Five years of work experience in a complex asset management program including responsibility for developing asset management strategy, policy, plans, stakeholder engagement strategy, asset reliability, risk analysis, project management, and computerized maintenance management system OR equivalent experience and education which provides the applicant with the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Demonstrated history of flexibility and adaptability in managing changes and responding to competing priorities and changing assignments
• Demonstrated organizational savvy and the ability to manage and navigate internal cross-divisional efforts.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to make presentations to groups, train and engage others effectively

Highly competitive candidates will also have:

• Ability to manage highly visible and politically sensitive projects and tasks.
• Knowledge of King County Metro Transit policies and procedures.
• Skill in data gathering, analysis, and developing data tools and communication materials to support people side change management for various audiences.
• Ability to comfortably work in a high volume, multi-focused, and fast-paced environment, following established processes.
• Strong skillset in Azure DevOps, Power BI, Visio, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Professional certification (such as PMP, PE, or similar), demonstrating strong knowledge of and application of project management best practices.

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open only to King County employees and will be used to fill one Career Service position.

How To Apply:

The following application materials are required:

1. An online King County application. Updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly. *Please provide a complete online application. Resumes will not be reviewed.
2. Completed supplemental questions.
3. A cover letter no longer than one page that addresses your interest in this role and details how your experience applies to the duties of this position.

Application materials will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and possibly other selection process elements. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or a record review.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. Applications that do not include the required materials may be considered incomplete and will not be considered. 

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: Ira Becton - ibecton@kingcounty.gov

Other Position Information:

Work Schedule
This Career Service position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.  Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Variations may be required depending on the demands and needs of the work. 
 
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

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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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Salary : $119,454 - $151,424