Data and Technology Manager (Project/Program Manager IV)

Salary


$133,078.40 - $160,888.00 Annually

Location


Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026MA27247

Department

MTD - Metro Transit

Division

Rail

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA


Exempt

Bargaining Unit


C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD

Full- or Part-Time


Full Time

Hours/Week


40 hours/week

Summary

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is seeking a collaborative and solutions-oriented Data & Technology Manager (Project/Program Manager IV) to lead the Data, Analytics & Technology Services function within the Performance Strategy team. Reporting to the Performance Strategy Manager, this position serves as the primary lead for this function within the Division.

The Data & Technology Manager (PPM IV) partners closely with the Performance Strategy Manager to translate divisional priorities and strategic direction into operational analytics, reporting, technology implementation, and business process improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day execution, managing functional workstreams, leading organizational modernization efforts, and implementing activities within the Data & Technology function.


This position supervises a team of Functional Analysts and serves as a bridge between strategic priorities, operational/maintenance needs, and technical solution delivery by helping convert business objectives into actionable workplans, reporting tools, analytics products, and technology-supported improvements.


About the Performance Strategy Team

The Rail Division's Performance Strategy team has three functional areas:

• Data, Analytics & Technology Services - operational analytics, enterprise reporting, dashboards, business systems support, and technology coordination
• Priority Project Management - cross-functional project delivery, strategic initiatives, and organizational improvement efforts
• Continuous Improvement - operational process improvement, workflow optimization, and employee-driven improvement initiatives

About King County Metro Transit's Rail Division

King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go.


Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.


Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.


Who May Apply

This position is open to King County employees and the general public.


To Apply, you Must Submit:

• An online King County application. Please include relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
• A C over Le tter (1 page maximum) addressing:
  1. Why you want this job
  2. What key experience and/or skills you have that make you a standout candidate
  3. Describe a time you translated a strategic objective into measurable results. How did you influence stakeholders, drive execution, and ensure a successful delivery?
• A current R esume , detailing experience and duties performed. Your resume and the work history section of the King County application should reflect the same experience.
• Answer the supplemental questions in their entirety.

Applications that do not follow the above instructions may be rejected as incomplete and will not be advanced in the process .


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Need Assistance?
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 Marwa Alansi, HR Talent Advisor, at View email address on click.appcast.io

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 that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.


As a Data and Technology Manager (PPM IV) , you will:

Operational Analytics & Reporting:

• Lead and guide a team to deliver analytics, reporting, and dashboard solutions supporting divisional performance management and decision-making
• Translate strategic business needs into reporting requirements, analytics solutions, technology enhancements, and functional workplans
• Coordinate development and maintenance of dashboards, KPIs, reports, and reporting tools
• Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and reporting activities

Technology Solutions & Business Systems Support:

• Partner with the Performance Strategy Manager and divisional leadership to identify improvement opportunities and support implementation of technology-enabled solutions
• Coordinate implementation and support for technology solutions and business systems supporting Rail Division functions
• Research and recommend tools, automation opportunities, and improvements
• Partner with IT teams at King County and Sound Transit, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders to implement, enhance, and maintain systems and reporting platforms
• Support user adoption, training coordination, documentation, and process standardization associated with technology initiatives

Program & Project Coordination

• Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent analytics, reporting, and technology-related initiatives
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and activities
• Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and briefing materials supporting divisional management and needs
• Support implementation of improvement and modernization initiatives established by divisional leadership and the Performance Strategy Manager

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and develop a team of Functional Analysts supporting analytics, reporting systems, dashboards, business process analysis, and technology solutions
• Provide coaching, mentorship, workload management, and professional development support to assigned staff
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and solutions-oriented team environment
• Facilitate meetings and information flow between operational, maintenance, technical, and administrative staff
• Partner with Priority Project Management and Continuous Improvement staff to support coordinated organizational improvement efforts

Perform other related duties as assigned, including special projects and emerging needs

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in analytics, business intelligence, performance reporting, technology coordination, program management, and related support functions/experience
• At least five (5) years of experience supervising or leading professional staff, preferably in analytics, reporting, business systems support, project coordination, or improvement work
• Understanding of the full systems/software development life cycle (planning, requirements, design, implementation, testing, training, deployment, and maintenance)

Required Competencies:

Strategic Leadership & Facilitation:

• Ability to translate strategic direction into executable workplans, team priorities, and deliverables
• Comfortable working in environments with evolving priorities, ambiguity, and changing needs
• Ability to support and extend the capacity of the direct supervisor by coordinating day-to-day team operations and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Ability to support leadership priorities, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and maintain alignment with divisional direction

Analytics, Reporting, and Technology

• Ability to analyze information and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
• Understanding of operational reporting practices, performance measurement concepts, and technology coordination
• Experience supporting technology implementation, business systems, or process improvement efforts
• Experience completing comprehensive testing and validation of data, reports, and technology systems
• Understanding of the full systems/software development life cycle (planning, requirements, design, implementation, testing, training, deployment, and maintenance)

Tools & Systems

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Experience with reporting tools, analytics systems, project tracking tools, or operational technology platforms
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps
• Experience writing complex Microsoft SQL Server queries

Emotional Intelligence & Professionalism:

• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, self-awareness, professionalism, and sound judgment when working with diverse teams, stakeholders, and leadership groups
• Ability to receive coaching and incorporate feedback in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner. Demonstrates maturity, humility, accountability, and professionalism
• Adaptive to shifting and evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to navigate interpersonal and organizational dynamics with professionalism, discretion, and strong relationship-building skills

Communication & Collaboration:

• Demonstrates clear, concise, and thoughtful verbal and written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience facilitating meetings, coordinating workgroups, and supporting engagement efforts
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across teams and functions

The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE Qualifications:

• Experience with transit technology systems and data (e.g., EAMS, SCADA, HASTUS, GTFS, GTFS-real time)
• Advanced experience with Microsoft SQL Server, enterprise reporting, automation, or systems integration tools
• Advanced experience translating business and operational needs into analytics, reporting, technology, or process improvement solutions
• Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives and stakeholder relationships in fast-paced environments
• Advanced experience supporting decision-making, technology implementation, modernization, or continuous improvement efforts
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, maintenance, technical, administrative, vendor, and leadership partners
• Experience working in transit/transportation operations
• Familiarity with Sound Transit, King County Metro, or other regional transit operations and practices

Supplemental Information

Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Applications will then undergo a blind panel review. Highly competitive applicants may be invited to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.


Work Schedule
This position is full time, 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.

Telework: The work associated with this position will be performed in a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in office. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various Sound Transit facilities. Upon hire, employees must reside in Washington state and must be able to travel to the below work locations in a timely manner to respond to operational needs and workplace reporting requirements.

Work Location:

Primary Work Locations will be:

• King Street Center: 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
  
  
• Union Station: 401 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
  
  

However, e mployees may need to report to any of the following locations:

• Operations and Maintenance Facility - Central: 3407 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98134
• Operations and Maintenance Facility - East: 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005
• First Hill Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Facility: 848 7th Ave. S Seattle 98134
• South Lake Union Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Facility: 318 Fairview Ave N. 98109
• And any future Sound Transit Link facilities
  
  

Union Membership: This position is represented by PROTEC17 : C4 union.

Job Code/ Pay Grade: 243403 / 69

An Employer to Be Proud Of

King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry.



Forbes recently 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.
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