Senior Program Manager-System Planning
$81,000–$186,000 year
HybridSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead, manage, and drive the development and execution of a comprehensive program plan for various agency strategic initiatives. Coordinate and align activities across planning, operations, capital, finance, and administrative teams by convening workshops and mediating competing goals. Serve as the central point of accountability for program milestones, risks, and interdependencies while reporting progress and critical issues to executive leadership. Engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and support, identifying necessary areas of development and resolving barriers to execution. Participate as a member of the System Policy Planning team and relevant working groups, providing analysis, insight, and recommendations to agency leadership. Work in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in the office a minimum of three days per week.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Political Science, or closely related field
- Five years of experience in performing project management/implementation, research, analysis, and/or administration for planning, public policy, transportation, or construction
- Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional programs within public or service-oriented organizations
- Strong understanding of transportation planning, capital project development, transit operations, and public sector operations
- Exceptional project management, communication, and leadership skills
- Work is performed in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days per week
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of public administration, transit/transportation planning, engineering, construction, maintenance, or operations
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