Project/Program Manager III

King County•Seattle, WA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) open to current Career Service King County employees who have completed their initial probation ONLY. This SDA is anticipated to end on October 16, 2026. King County Department of Human Resources, Career and Culture Division (DHR) has an engaging opportunity for a proactive administrative professional to join the Workforce Development Team. The Project/Program Manager III is an integral member of the Workforce Development Team that develops innovative programs and initiatives to support employee career goals and economic mobility, while centering the employee experience. This role will administer the King County Mentorship Program and the Ruth Woo Fellowship Program, including onboarding of incoming cohorts, event coordination, and customer service. The ideal candidate will thrive in a creative and collaborative environment, demonstrate great attention to detail, and recognize the importance of employee growth and development.

Requirements

Knowledge of program and project management, workforce development, administration, or similar field.
Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of the position.
Strong customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Ability to develop agendas and facilitate meetings and workshops.
Ability to manage up and across the organization with leaders on sensitive issues and initiatives.
Understanding of how large organizations work, including how to get things done through formal and informal channels and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives.
Perseverance and adaptability as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Tech savvy and comfortable working with data and using Human Resource software applications in your daily work.
Ability to be a champion for our ACTIVATE values to view and deliver their work through an equitable and inclusive lens.
Awareness that systemic racism and bias are pervasive in society and how it affects our employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NEOGOV LEARN & PERFORM, PeopleSoft HCM, Tableau, Microsoft Office, and other software programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key partner in the development and coordination of workforce development initiatives, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with team goals and supportive employee experiences.
Coordinate key activities for the King County Mentorship Program and the Ruth Woo Fellowship Program, including event logistics, communication with participants, and timely follow-up to ensure a positive experience.
Maintain accurate records and tracking systems to support performance monitoring, reporting needs, and continuous improvement of workforce development initiatives.
Provide responsive customer service to employees and partners, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of employee growth and development.