Project/Program Manager III (SDA)

Summary

This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment and is open only to King County career service employees who are not currently on probation. This SDA position is anticipated to start in mid-March and last up to 6 months.

Looking to broaden your expertise and gain a deeper understanding of Capital Program Delivery? This 6-month special duty assignment is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, develop new skills, and collaborate with talented professionals across the organization.

King County’s Department of Local Services is seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking, agile, detail oriented, and collaborative Project Program Manager III to join the Project Delivery Office (PDO) in the Engineering Section for the Roads Division Capital Program.

In this role, you'll:

Learn by doing: Monitor, update, and report on the Capital Program portfolio.

Collaborate and connect: Work alongside subject matter experts and units across the division to foster teamwork and improve communication.

Coordinate the Roads Summer Internship Program: Take a leading role in organizing this key program, mentoring future professionals while enhancing your own leadership skills.

Drive meaningful change: Participate in process improvements using Lean strategies and help shape how we deliver projects more effectively.

This assignment is ideal for someone who’s eager to explore the intricacies of capital project delivery, enhance their project management skills, and contribute to initiatives that directly impact the success of the Roads Division Capital Program. Along the way, you'll help create efficiencies, foster collaboration, and promote inclusivity across the division. To learn more about the PDO, please visit: Project Delivery Office (PDO): Roads Capital Portfolio Management

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to “True North” values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Job Duties

• Monitor, update and report on the Capital Program portfolio progress and performance as it relates to delivering projects and programs within scope, schedule and budget, under the direct supervision of the PPM IV.
• Track and communicate project and program schedule risks along with progress on critical path items to leadership as requested.
• Support project planning, coordinating, scope management, budget management, schedule management, monitoring/control, compliance and reporting on various projects and programs within the Roads Capital Program portfolio.
• Work across units and sections to maintain and increase communication and collaboration necessary for the successful delivery of the Capital Program.
• Initiate and collaborate on development and implementation of standard work and process improvements, incorporating principles of Lean and other strategic planning tools.
• Develop and establish project and program-level performance metrics that are in line with goals and strategies set by Department of Executive Services and the Office of Performance of Strategy and Budget.
• Implement in person and virtual techniques to facilitate and engage interdisciplinary group meetings across units and sections.
• Coordinate and support the Roads Summer Internship Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and objectives of the Project Delivery Office.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Ability to apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
• Experience working in project and performance management with knowledge of and experience with capital program delivery OR any equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
• Experience analyzing data and presenting results for capital projects in concise reports and memos that include charts, text, dashboards and other elements that engage readers and "tell the story" to a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience using a variety of technologies including Microsoft Office Products, SharePoint, and other internet-based tools in their daily work.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Looker or similar products.
• Experience with and knowledge of project management principles.
• A genuine collaborative and consultative style in their approach to their work, understanding the importance of supporting and building effective relationships with team members and colleagues across the department, King County, and external key partners.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize assignments and manage rapidly changing priorities. Must be able to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a changing culture within an emerging LEAN organization focused on continuous improvement.
• Strong presentation skills, including preparing and delivering presentations for a diverse range of internal and external colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals from a variety of different positions, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and discretion in the face of tackling emergent issues with potentially sensitive information and shifting priorities.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Washington Driver's License;
• Must be able to work in an active, high volume traffic environment.

Supplemental Information

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an interview the week of 2/24/2025.

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open only to current King County employees and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, King County Personnel Guidelines, or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.

APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical - Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:
This position is represented by: C7A PROTEC17-MTD, DLS.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:
This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Janice Antonio
Human Resource Analyst
(206) 263-2003
jantonio@kingcounty.gov