Coordinated Capital Portfolio Manager (PPM IV)

King County Metro Transit's Capital Division is recruiting for a Term-Limited Coordinated Portfolio Manager (Project/Program Manager IV) to join its Coordinated Portfolio Management team. This team is responsible for managing the process to plan, prioritize, and develop Metro’s Capital Improvement Plan, using a value framework that ensures the capital portfolio delivers maximum value in advancing the strategic goals of Metro and the County using available resources.

Additionally, the team is responsible for defining and implementing portfolio management best practices within Metro Capital, including the coordination of capital portfolio planning, monitoring and decision-making activities, applying effective governance, monitoring performance metrics and value realization, and implementing information management systems and reporting to enhance portfolio transparency and communications.

This position is a limited-term assignment to support Metro’s 2028-2029 biennial capital budget process, and the development of Metro’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. Reporting to the Capital Division’s Capital Portfolio Planning and Analysis Manager, this position will work across Capital Planners, Program and Portfolio Managers to play a key role in creating Metro’s capital budget, advancing Metro’s strategic planning activities and business improvement efforts.

This TLT position is open to all qualified applicants.  We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.  If you are ready to bring your passion and enthusiasm for building systems that enable effective and values-aligned capital investment, as well as a deep understanding and appreciation for the principles of capital portfolio management, we invite you to consider this position.

Recruitment Information: 

This recruitment will be used to fill one Term-Limited (TLT or SDA) vacancy that is anticipated to last 12 months. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, or term-limited temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification and workgroup within the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.   

Who may apply:

This TLT position is open to all qualified applicants, including current King County employees and the public. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.  If you are ready to bring your passion and enthusiasm for building systems that enable effective and values-aligned capital investment, as well as a deep understanding and appreciation for the principles of capital portfolio management, we invite you to consider this position. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Questions? If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at [email protected].

Applying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what’s Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. 

As a Coordinated Portfolio Manager, you will:

• Support the process to plan, coordinate, develop, and implement Metro’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program.  Develop communications, presentation materials, standard templates and process documents, and assist portfolio and program managers with development of project proposals and Capital Appropriation Forms
• Develop analytics to support development and implementation of Metro’s Capital Improvement Program and executive-level decision making, such as resource estimation and management and scenario development
• Assist with coordination and fulfillment of budget-related inquiries, including from Executive Budget Office and Council staff
• Support development, implementation and use of business tools and systems to fulfill Metro’s capital portfolio planning, budgeting and management activities
• Play key role in the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Portfolio Management framework for Metro Capital by ensuring consistent application of standards to portfolio and program management activities
• Lead reviews of program workplans to ensure coordination across portfolios and the capital improvement plan, prioritization of investments according to established framework, and feasibility with available resources.  Understand and highlight planning assumptions used and identify interdependencies and risks.
• Ensure program/project information and data is regularly maintained and validated within Metro’s business intelligence systems to support accurate and reliable dashboard reports
• Assist in continuous identification of portfolio management best practices and strategize opportunities for implementation within Metro Capital
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and direct experience applying capital planning, project management, and program management principles
• Experience in capital budgeting processes and strategies, including proposal development and vetting, and prioritization
• Knowledge of governance and its role within capital budgeting and portfolio management
• Experience as user or administrator of project, portfolio management or capital budgeting information systems
• Experience creating and performing data analytics and models, including use of analytical and data visualization tools, identifying trends and developing recommendations for executive leadership
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workgroup meetings, following up on action items for resolution
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations to a wide and diverse set of audiences, particularly to support budget processes
• Experience with, and knowledge of organizational change management techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse group of individuals from a variety of different positions and backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through team building and problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint

The most competitive candidates will also meet these desired qualifications:

• Knowledge of King County Metro Transit’s capital improvement program and organizational structure
• Experience with SharePoint

Application Process:

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor, at [email protected]. 

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.
• Attach a resume.
• 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:

Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume. If responses cannot be validated within your application, or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement, candidates may be removed from consideration.

The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials, relevant experience, and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.

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. We may also consider flexible hours.

Work Location:

The main work site associated with these positions is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104.

This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of remote and onsite work at various King County facilities. Employees are currently expected to work onsite 2 days per week. A County-issued laptop will be provided, and employees must maintain a dedicated workspace with reliable internet access to perform their duties efficiently and remain accessible during scheduled work hours.

Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a county worksite.

Safety Responsibility: Employees
• Responsible for understanding this policy and their role in safety
• Report all safety concerns
• Follow safety practices and procedures as necessary to maintain a safe work environment and in conformance with applicable regulations, policies, and training
• Report safety and security concerns and ideas to supervisors or anonymously through data collection system

Union Representation: The position is represented by C4: Protec 17 
Class Code: 243418 - Project/Program Manager IV

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