Technology Special Projects Manager II
10 hours ago
Seattle
Salary $129,968.18 - $164,742.03 Annually Location Seattle, WA Job Type Career Service (Exec) Job Number 2026SB27036 Department MTD - Metro Transit Division Finance and Administration Opening Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines Full- or Part-Time Full Time Hours/Week 40 hours/week Come make a difference and join team Metro! King County Metro Transit's Finance & Administration Division is expanding its team with two Technology Special Projects Manager II positions to lead major, high-visibility, enterprise-wide technology initiatives that require multiagency coordination and have significant operational and financial impact. These roles will advance Metro's strategic technology priorities, including initiatives focused on cost optimization, cybersecurity resilience, long-term technology road mapping, and other critical special projects that drive innovation across the organization. Each Technology Special Projects Manager II will oversee large-scale projects from initial concept through final acceptance, ensuring alignment with County strategies and delivering outcomes that strengthen Metro's service to the community. The positions will guide complex integration efforts, including those at the intersection of emerging innovation and cybersecurity, manage substantial resources, and provide leadership to project managers and cross-functional teams through subject matter expertise and matrixed structures We are seeking strategic, collaborative leaders who excel at communicating, navigating complexity, championing innovation, driving accountability, and delivering measurable results in a dynamic public sector environment. Position Info: This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies, one (1) Career Service (CS) and one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA)/Term Limited Temporary (TLT), Special Projects Manager II classification. The SDA/TLT is anticipated to last 2 years and may be extended. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility list for future Special Duty Assignment (SDA), Term Limited Temporary (TLT), and Career Service (CS) vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility list will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be 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. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and 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 this work. This position is comprised of the following core duties: • Determine charter and scope of the project, assuring project is aligned with County/Department strategies, initiatives, innovation priorities, and business needs or values; set priorities subject to review by project sponsors., • Manage and control day-to-day project activities, issues, risks, quality and budget; develop breakdown structures, schedules and budget and resource assignments., • Develop and maintain project risk mitigation plans; coordinate project risk identification, quantification and response development and control; ensure project maintains compliance with all relevant State, Federal, local and King County laws and regulations, including cybersecurity standards and requirements, • Establish measures of success, acceptance criteria, and methods to track, control, and report status; determine financial and performance indicators and use evaluation of findings to redirect the project; monitor and document progress of project; maintain auditable project files., • Prepare and/or coordinate with appropriate staff Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, and Requests for Bids; develop, negotiate and review contracts associated with assigned project; may manage vendor relationships., • Provide technical and strategic leadership to project team members through subject matter expertise and matrixed staff structures to deliver innovative solutions., • Prepare and give presentations to senior management on project schedule progress, current status and responses to identified issues and risks., • Perform other duties as assigned. We are looking for candidates who have: • A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing unique, high-priority complex technical projects from initiation through final acceptance AND Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR a combination of education, training, and/or professional experience which provides the equivalent background required to effectively perform the work of this position., • Advanced specialized knowledge of technology project management, including successfully managing projects using current project management principles, methodologies and processes and how to apply them to technology initiatives., • Advanced knowledge and skill managing a large, complex multi-phase project that requires multiple organization integration with diverse business operations, strategic information requirements, and priorities., • Skill in organizing, planning, and executing multiple large-scale projects from vision through implementation; skill in preparing detailed and appropriate project documentation., • Demonstrated ability to identify and apply emerging technologies and innovative approaches to solve complex operational or business challenges., • Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices; knowledge of large-organization business operations., • Understanding of budget development, financial forecasting, and variance analysis for multi-phase technology projects., • Familiarity with risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue tracking processes within complex technical environments., • Advanced ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats, including delivering formal presentations to groups and committees, influencing decision makers in complex or political environments, and engaging professionally with the media., • Demonstrated skill in collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and coordinating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and organizational leadership to ensure clarity, alignment, and informed decision making., • Skill in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing data; skill in effective paper and report writing; skill in effectively presenting statistical and narrative information to non-technical stakeholders., • Skill in problem solving and decision making, especially when addressing emerging risks, scope changes, or technical challenges., • Skill in leading and influencing multi-discipline work teams through subject matter expertise and collaborative decision-making.Highly competitive candidates will have (desired, but not required):, • Knowledge and familiarity with industry standard transit technologies or equivalent systems such as HASTUS, Transit Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Electronic Fare Payment systems, Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Real Time Transit Information feeds, including specific software applications used to support and provision these systems., • Knowledge of emerging trends shaping the industry, including artificial intelligence, fleet electrification, data-driven decision making and connected mobility solutions., • Experience working with large public sector agencies or governmental organizations, • Knowledge of King County Metro's operations, mission, and policies Who may apply: We are accepting applications from all qualified individuals including current King County employees and the general public. To Apply The following application materials are required: • An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history., • Completed supplemental questions., • Resume Applications that do not include all of the required materials listed above will not be considered. Only the materials explicitly requested will be reviewed-additional documents or information will not be evaluated. Application materials will be screened for completeness and competitiveness. 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 need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application/assessment process, or have questions, please contact: Sabrina Brazzle at . Other Position Information Work Location: This is a hybrid position. The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. Currently, a minimum of 2 days in the office per week is required. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104 . Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Work Schedule: The position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. The typical workweek is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Union Representation: The position is not represented by a union. Class Code: 2502200, SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER II Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. 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. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents, • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents, • Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan, • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass, • 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays, • Generous vacation and paid sick leave, • Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves, • Flexible Spending Account, • Wellness programs, • Onsite activity centers, • Employee Giving Program, • Employee assistance programs, • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position, • Training and career development programsFor additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. recblid 0hkrrceigk0g2ojifv3ud3vrp9bw3a