IT Project Manager II
1 day ago
Seattle
Salary $142,896.00 - $172,744.00 Annually Location Seattle, WA Job Type Term-Ltd Job Number 2026KK27034 Department MTD - Metro Transit Division Finance and Administration Opening Date 05/01/2026 Closing Date 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD Full- or Part-Time Full Time Learn how Metro connects you with what matters Metro Transit's Finance and Administration Division is seeking skilled Information Technology Project Managers II to support the delivery of large, multi-year, multi-million-dollar technology investments that are critical to Metro's operational and financial performance. These positions play a key role in ensuring that capital-funded technology projects are delivered with strong governance, disciplined project controls, and a focus on long-term value for the agency and the public. About the Transit Technology Project Management Team The Transit Technology Project Management (TTPM) team, part of the Finance and Administration Division, provides end-to-end project management oversight for technology initiatives funded through Metro's capital program. The team is responsible for guiding projects from initiation through planning, procurement, development, integration, testing, implementation, and transition to steady-state operations. Each IT Project Manager is accountable for managing one or more concurrent capital technology projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget. This includes applying strong financial stewardship, risk management, compliance with KCIT and Metro governance requirements, and effective coordination with internal and external partners. Our Project Portfolio The team manages a diverse and complex portfolio of capital technology projects that support Metro's operational efficiency, customer experience, and long-term asset management. Project areas include: • Real-time customer information systems, • Electronic fare collection and mobile ticketing, • On-board vehicle systems, dispatch, and telematics, • Scheduling, route planning, and operational analytics, • Asset management and lifecycle systems, • Wireless network and communications infrastructure, • Transit signal priority and intelligent transportation systems, • Enterprise architecture and business intelligence platforms This recruitment will be used to fill 2 (two) Term Limited (TLT/SDA) vacancies, anticipated to last approximately 2 years. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, or term-limited temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification and workgroup within the Finance and Administration Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or 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. Questions? If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at . Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all of King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work. As an Information Technology Project Manager II, you will: • Manage large, complex, and mission critical technology projects in King County Metro's $200M annual Capital Project portfolio., • Manage projects throughout their complete lifecycles - from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, to project close. Typical projects involve integration of disparate information systems, installation of on-board vehicle technologies, competitive vendor selection and management, procurement via a comprehensive Request for Proposals/Requests for Information (RFP/RFI) process, and strategic analyses and assessments., • Lead multi-departmental project teams to ensure that assigned projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. Track, monitor, and mitigate risk as necessary., • Recommend project approach, controls and appropriate performance measures. Apply those measures as needed, directed or required., • Analyze, develop, and prioritize business and technical requirements in consultation with end users, project stakeholders and IT support groups. Document requirements and user stories and track their completion., • Create and track detailed budgets for all projects. Report on progress (and variances) to stakeholders, senior management, King County Council, and the Project Review Board., • Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule using they tools and templates deployed at Metro. Track tasks, milestones, and resources. Understand how and when to baseline a project, create a WBS, or level resources., • Develop and maintain standard project documentation such as project charter, project plan, business cases, cost/benefit analysis, scope of work, risk management plan, change management plan, communication plan, issue management plan, requirements compliance and traceability tracking, test plan, development, execution and control, training plan, management reports, benefits achievement and project close-out reports., • Develop, review, and manage contracts for assigned projects; work with legal to ensure compliance and track contract details throughout life of project; develop Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and work with legal and procurement to ensure a fair and uniform process when selecting 3rd party solutions., • Ensure all projects maintain compliance with all relevant State, Federal, local, and King County laws and regulations; respond to audit requests, curate project documentation, and create comprehensive project archives., • Establish appropriate steering and governance committees for each project; plan and coordinate steering committee meetings and document decisions; provide timely status reports, assessments, issue identification, risk reports, and related project analyses as required., • Function as the primary leader and driver of project success. This includes excellent written and verbal communications skills; explaining complicated technology concepts to non- technical audiences; working with Metro divisions and offices to support project success; and ensuring creativity and thoughtful planning for execution of training plans for all solution users., • Perform other duties as assigned. Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position: • A Bachelor's degree in technology management, engineering, computer science, transportation planning, business administration or a closely related field AND five years of experience as an IT Project Manager or IT Business Analyst with more than 3 years' experience on major IT projects with budgets greater than $5MM or longer than 2 years in duration OR Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work., • Extensive experience managing large, multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing staff, clients, and/or partners towards the successful completion of a project., • Experience leading, organizing, and motivating, multi-disciplinary work teams and working with individuals at all levels within an organization., • Experience procuring, integrating, implementing and managing vendor products and solutions from procurement to handoff to steady state., • Experience with in-house developed systems and the challenges of integration with legacy systems and technologies., • Demonstrated history of flexibility and adaptability with competing priorities and changing assignments., • Experience developing and managing vendor contracts, RFIs, RFPs, and SLAs., • Experience with negotiation and conflict resolution; ability to work effectively with all stakeholders., • Ability to conduct effective meetings with various types of stakeholders throughout the organization and synthesize complex information, prepare clear and concise materials and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences., • Excellent oral and written communications skills., • Experience in the use of large, complex spreadsheets, documents and presentations., • Expert-level expertise with MS Project or equivalent project management tools.Desirable Qualifications include:, • Professional project manager certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile methodology, Master's Degree in project management, or equivalent combination of experience and education (if no certification, state clearly in your application materials how you bring the equivalent rigorous theoretical and practical expert knowledge in project management to this position, or if you are actively preparing for the PMP Exam.), • Experience working with large public sector agencies or governmental organizations., • Demonstrated history of managing and leading change, ensuring project execution and quality while successfully managing and mitigating risk. 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 Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at . Required Application Materials: • Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving., • Attach a resume., • Attach a cover letter that highlights how your experience, knowledge, and skills align with the position's responsibilities. Your cover letter should also clearly articulate your interest in this position. Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume. If responses cannot be validated within your application, or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement, candidates may be removed from consideration. The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials, relevant experience, and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews. Work Schedule: Our regular business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, work outside of these hours may occasionally be required. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore, is not eligible for overtime pay. We may also consider flexible hours. Work Location: The main work site associated with these positions is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104. This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of remote and onsite work at various King County facilities. Employees are currently expected to work onsite 2 days per week, though this requirement may be subject to change. A County-issued laptop will be provided, and employees must maintain a dedicated workspace with reliable internet access to perform their duties efficiently and remain accessible during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a county worksite. Union Status: This position is represented by the Professional & Technical Employees (PROTEC), Local 17. Job Code: 736404 - IT Project 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 mzm84wmaqgresoy463ng818jqkzx0k