Project/Program Manager III (SDA)

Salary $121,157.71 - $153,585.95 Annually Location Seattle, WA Job Type Term-Ltd Job Number 2026KK26515 Department MTD - Metro Transit Division Capital Opening Date 02/25/2026 Closing Date 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit W2 : TEA-MTD-Capital Div-Staff Full- or Part-Time Full Time Summary Metro Transit is hiring a Project/Program Manager Ill for a Special Duty Assignment within the Capital Division's Project Management Office (PMO). This position supports the Capital Division's standard management practices and systems that support the capital program's planning, delivery and performance management. The PMO's work includes establishing and implementing best practices and maintaining standards related to all business processes needed to fulfill the Capital Division's mission. Working with the PMO, you will be part of a collaborative team applying and developing standards, guidance, tools, and performance metrics. This special duty assignment supports three primary areas associated with the PMO including, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, Maintain Metro's Project Management and Capital Processes, and Knowledge Management. Key Responsibilities: • Support daily functions including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams administrative support, process new SharePoint site requests, and manage several Central Services SharePoint sites, including the Project Management Office Home and PMO Training Center. • Process Management support, help develop, document, communicate and educate on standards best practices; apply policies and create standard work; support continuous improvement efforts across systems, tools and capital's knowledge base. Maintain the Project Management Office Training Center SharePoint. • Maintain Capital's Get Things Built Framework, the authoritative structure that contains Capital Division processes and tools. Maintain the Capital Division Dictionary. What We're Looking For: Candidates with knowledge of SharePoint, Airtable, project management processes and best practices, strong knowledge of continuous improvement and the ability to gather, analyze and present data to a diverse audience. Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with a wide range of professional disciplines including planners, engineers, capital project managers and management; experience integrating corporate vision, policies, strategic plans and management best practices into standard work. What We Offer: A supportive leadership team, opportunities for continuous learning, and a collaborative environment where innovation and autonomy are encouraged. You'll help shape the future of transit while working across divisions to deliver meaningful results. Recruitment Information: This recruitment is intended to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA), anticipated to last approximately 6 months. The actual duration may vary based on the discretion of the supervisor. Additionally, this selection process may be used to establish an eligibility pool for future SDA vacancies within this classification in the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will remain active for 12 months from the posting date and may be extended or utilized at the hiring authority's discretion. Who may apply: We are only accepting applications from current King County Metro Transit Employees who have completed their probationary period in their current career service position. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials. Job Duties Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work. As a Project/Program Manager Ill, you will: • Process SharePoint and Microsoft Teams creation requests, manage the SharePoint and Airtable lists. Set up SharePoint sites for the organization, apply and/or customize templates to sites. Be a technical subject matter expert to support SharePoint troubleshooting and provide SharePoint support to internal and external users. • Develop and manage databases (Airtable). • Maintain the Get Things Built Framework, coordinate with process owners to align requirements within the framework. • Customer relations and support, on behalf of PMO, for Get Things Built Framework, SharePoint, and PMO Training Center. • Make/modify recommendations for new systems, processes, standards, and change. • Maintain the PMO Training Center, intake requests and ensure content is updated on the SharePoint site. • Represent and advocate for the PMO to others and promote PMO services and products. • Conduct/lead technical meetings, coordinate work by cross functional teams. • Coordinate review/comments on processes, procedures standards or systems related to the program. • Provide technical expertise to perform research, analysis and prototype new solutions. • Manage work orders or contracts related to PMO functional needs. • Perform other duties and related tasks, as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position: • Abachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Education, or closely related field, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the work. • Demonstrated experience in SharePoint administration • Demonstrated experience with Data/Information Management, Process Management, and/or Knowledge Management concepts. • Demonstrated applied knowledge of Project Management techniques and/or concepts. • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to complete tasks or assignments within specified deadlines. • Ability to work respectfully with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals from a variety of different positions and backgrounds. • Demonstrated experience working with teams in establishing and documenting standard process. • Demonstrated experience training others on standard processes. Desirable Qualifications include: • Familiar with creating forms that are linked to SharePoint lists • Familiar with Project Management Institute (PMI) practices and/or hold a certification • Demonstrated experience with site collection management • Demonstrated experience with problem-solving skills for resolving user access, permission, and service issues • Specialized training in process improvement and/or hold a certification. • Knowledge of Project Management principles, including a good understanding of Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge. (PMBOK) Supplemental Information 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. Submit a Letter of Interest explaining why this opportunity aligns with your current career goals, how your qualifications meet or exceed the posted requirements, and what unique strengths or perspectives you will bring to the position. Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application. Please visit this page if you need assistance with your application, need links to Career Support Services, and for Application FAQs - Find a job with us - King County, Washington. Selection Process: Letters of Interest will be evaluated based on clarity, completeness, competitiveness, and overall writing quality. The selection process to identify the most qualified candidate may involve a review of the Letter of Interest alone and/or include an interview. 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. Work Location: The Capital Division works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. 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 St, Seattle WA 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. Union Membership: This position is represented by TEA: Technical Employees Association Class Code: 243313 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 programs For 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 89tzm6j47q2nwbcjd3z3cf9m3nfq4y

Created: 2026-03-04