Executive Project Director - Series 3 Light Rail Vehicles

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Executive Project Director - Series 3 Light Rail Vehicles

• Posted on October 8, 2026

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Seattle, WA 98104, USA

• Hybrid
• Transit Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: EXECU003752

Description

Salary range is $157K to $297K with a midpoint of $227K. 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.
• 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.
• 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:

Under the direction of Executive Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM), the Executive Project Director – Series 3 Light Rail Vehicles provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall accountability for Sound Transit’s Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program, including procurement, design review, manufacturing oversight, testing, commissioning, acceptance, operational readiness, and integration into the regional light rail system. The role is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all phases of the Agency’s next-generation light rail vehicle acquisition program and associated supporting initiatives required to successfully expand and sustain Sound Transit’s growing Link light rail network. The Executive Project Director serves as the Agency’s executive lead for the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program and is accountable for program scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, risk management, contract administration, supplier performance, vehicle acceptance, and operational integration. The role takes strategic direction from the Executive Director – IAM and directs the development and implementation of plans that are consistent with the strategic direction to ensure the successful delivery of safe, reliable, maintainable, and customer-focused vehicles that support Sound Transit’s long-term service expansion, operational performance, and asset management objectives. The role consults with the Executive Director – IAM and serves as the Project Director/Manager for the Series 3 LRV program and primary liaison with vehicle manufacturers, consultants, regulatory agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders and provides strategic inputs, recommendations, and decision support to executive leadership regarding fleet expansion, vehicle technology, risk mitigation, operational readiness, and long-range fleet investment strategies. The position supports agency-wide strategic priorities and plays a critical role in advancing Sound Transit’s ST3 expansion program through delivery of a reliable, sustainable, and future-ready vehicle fleet.

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.

• Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall accountability for the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program, including procurement, manufacturing oversight, design review, testing, commissioning, acceptance, operational readiness, and revenue service integration.
• Directs and oversees all phases of the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, safety, security, quality, contract administration, vehicle acceptance, and supplier performance; ensures successful delivery of the program in accordance with Sound Transit policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
• Leads the development and implementation of program strategies that support fleet expansion, system capacity growth, operational reliability, maintainability, lifecycle performance, sustainability goals, and long-term asset management objectives.
• Serves as the Agency's executive lead and primary point of accountability for all contractual, technical, commercial, operational, and programmatic matters associated with the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program.
• Directs and oversees vehicle manufacturer performance, contract compliance, design development activities, production schedules, testing programs, warranty administration, corrective action plans, and acceptance processes.
• Establishes and maintains executive-level relationships with vehicle manufacturers, consultants, industry partners, regulatory agencies, transportation agencies, and other external stakeholders to support successful program delivery.
• Leads development and implementation