Strategic Planning Manager II

King County • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Local Services Strategic Planning Manager manages implementation, coordination, reporting, and performance metrics for strategic programs. The role partners with the Roads Division to support delivery of specific projects, including project-level communications, public outreach, and coordination, and ensures operational planning, data analysis, and performance reporting run smoothly. The position is contingent upon necessary budget approvals. It is open only to current King County employees.

The role leads strategic planning and performance management for transportation district programs and deliverables, aligning department programs with King County long-range strategic and capital plans. It coordinates Roads projects across the portfolio with municipal and other partners, and collaborates with executive leadership, division directors, and external partners to improve operational standards, workflows, transparency, and accountability. The position is expected to advance equity, racial and social justice, and continuous improvement across programs, projects, and workforce initiatives.

The regular work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though work may sometimes be required on weekends or outside normal business hours. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. It is designated Mission-Critical. The position works onsite at King Street Center in Seattle at least three days per week, with possible reporting to other King County facilities or offices in unincorporated King County. Employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of the worksite and maintain a reliable internet-connected workspace for remote work. King County provides an issued laptop.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating executive-level leadership in strategic, operational, and capital program management within a complex public sector environment.
• Proven senior leadership experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams, navigating organizational changes, and partnering directly with executive leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading long-range strategic planning, developing performance metrics, and implementing data-driven management systems to monitor capital and operational deliverables.
• Experience coordinating with municipal partners, public works or utility departments, or external jurisdictions on joint infrastructure projects, interlocal agreements, or policy initiatives.
• Strong commitment to advancing equity, racial, and social justice within program delivery, workforce culture, and public service.
• Must be a current King County employee.
• Must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
• Must maintain a workspace with a reliable internet connection and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience within King County or similar large regional local government structures, such as the Department of Local Services, Permitting, Road Services, or Executive Offices.
• In-depth expertise in municipal capital improvement planning, transportation, utilities, and code enforcement or permitting operations.
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation, coordination, reporting, metrics, and communications for the overall KCTD/Connecting King County program, aligning programs across the department with King County long-range strategic and capital plans.
• Lead planning and performance management for transportation district deliverables using data-informed management tools, metrics, and key performance indicators to monitor, evaluate, and optimize service delivery and resource deployment.
• Coordinate and collaborate to inform and align Roads projects across the project portfolio, fostering collaboration, understanding of interlocal agreements, and shared infrastructure goals.
• Partner with executive leadership, division directors, and external partners to establish operational standards, streamline interdepartmental workflows, and strengthen transparency and accountability.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and equity and social justice strategies across departmental programs, projects, and workforce initiatives.
• Apply equity and racial and social justice principles to all aspects of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager