Senior Program Manager-Data Program

Salary range is $78k to $180k, with a midpoint of $129k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.  

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:  

This position reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director – Enterprise Data and Records Management and plays a key role within the broader Agency Data Program in managing the program in partnership with key agency stakeholders. The role serves as a trusted partner to:

• Provide oversight and management of agency data program and services.
• Deliver strategic and cross-functional high-impact projects.
• Build and leverage models and tools to deliver large scale program management.
• Manage the quality, scope, schedule, and budget related to assigned program and project(s) and promote Agency Control’s mission.
• Own and support program communication and change management. 
• Drive agencywide efforts to accelerate and streamline data access, modernize data management and services, and accelerate excellent use of data in decision making. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Lead agencywide data program and delivers a portfolio of services and projects with a focus on delivering goals and building capabilities tied to the agency data strategy.
• Defines roles and responsibilities related to core data capabilities and ensures clear accountability for data management functions.
• Manages schedule and success of the unified data program portfolio of projects.
• Facilitates cross-functional teams on data program related efforts which includes serving as project manager and facilitator to support data strategy goals.
• Conduct presentations to large and executive audiences to include reports and other information that facilitates decision-making.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow agency safety rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations and/or other employees.  
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate equity and sustainability into everyday work and bu