IT Project Manager III

King County•Seattle, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Metro is hiring an Information Technology Project Manager III to lead some of the County’s largest, most complex, and transformational technology initiatives. The position manages enterprise-level projects that affect business operations, service delivery, and technology systems across departments and agencies. The role provides strategic guidance to executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams on project strategy, technology solutions, organizational change, and implementation planning. Projects may involve extensive stakeholder engagement, vendor management, business transformation, and cross-organizational coordination. The position may also supervise and mentor project managers, manage resources, and support Countywide technology governance and strategic priorities. This recruitment will fill two Career Service vacancies and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future Special Duty Assignment, Term Limited Temporary, and Career Service vacancies in the classification. The eligibility list may be used for 12 months from the posting date. The position is hybrid, currently requiring two days in the office each week, with the remote-to-onsite ratio subject to business needs and change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center in Seattle. Employees must reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite and maintain a suitable home workspace and reliable internet connection. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business administration.
At least two years of experience in an IT management or leadership position.
At least five years of experience as an IT project manager, including managing very large, complex, and/or vendor-related projects; alternatively, an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Extensive experience managing large-scale, high-risk enterprise technology projects with significant organizational impacts.
Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices.
Experience leading cross-functional teams of business, technical, operational, and vendor resources.
Experience managing procurement processes, vendor contracts, and consultant relationships.
Strong knowledge of business process analysis, organizational change management, and business transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend strategic solutions.
Experience presenting complex information to executives, elected officials, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced negotiation, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Experience influencing decisions and building consensus across organizations and stakeholder groups.
Experience supervising employees, managing performance, and developing staff.
Commitment to advancing Equity and Social Justice principles in project planning, decision-making, and implementation.
Washington state residency within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
Ability to maintain a home workspace with reliable internet and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, Scrum Master, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification.
Experience working in public-sector, government, or large enterprise environments.
Experience leading transformational business or technology modernization initiatives.
Experience implementing enterprise platforms, cloud technologies, or highly integrated technology solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide, large-scale, highly complex technology initiatives affecting multiple King County departments, agencies, and stakeholders.
Advise senior leaders, executives, elected officials, and business partners on project objectives, technology solutions, operational impacts, risks, costs, and implementation approaches.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and governance structures in alignment with County priorities and business needs.
Direct project delivery from initiation and planning through procurement, execution, monitoring, implementation, and closeout.
Establish project baselines, performance measures, reporting frameworks, and governance processes to meet County technology oversight requirements.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate resources to deliver approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality outcomes.
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, change requests, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and oversee procurement activities, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management.
Work with business and technical stakeholders to identify functional, technical, and integration requirements across technology platforms and systems.
Facilitate executive steering committees and governance bodies, providing status reports, budget updates, risk assessments, recommendations, and decision-support materials.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and County policies, regulations, and technology governance requirements.
Lead organizational change management, training strategy, business readiness, and operational transition planning for major technology implementations.
Develop success measures and benefits-realization metrics to evaluate project performance and organizational outcomes.
Supervise and mentor project management staff, evaluate performance, and support professional development as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Understand and follow Metro Transit safety policy and applicable safety practices; report safety and security concerns.