Capital Portfolio Strategy Lead

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid holidays

Professional development

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

King County is seeking a Portfolio Planning & Analysis Unit Manager within the Wastewater Treatment Division. This role leads the centralized capital portfolio management framework, prioritizes projects, and partners with Finance to align investments with affordability and sustainability goals.

The position supports equity, transparency, and data-informed decisions, guiding governance boards and senior leadership to balance priorities in a hybrid work environment based in Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead centralized capital portfolio management.
• Experience guiding governance with multi-tier boards and clear analysis.
• Familiarity with enterprise project data systems (PRISM) for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee WTD’s centralized capital portfolio management framework and ensure transparent, equitable investments.
• Guide portfolio governance with multi-tier boards and documented processes.
• Lead portfolio planning, project prioritization, resource planning, and policy development.
• Align portfolio planning with rate and budget processes for long-term affordability and sustainability.
• Participate in Senior Leadership Team to align strategic efforts across the organization.

Skills

Strategic portfolio leadership

Governance & decision-making

PRISM system oversight

Senior leadership collaboration

Portfolio planning & analysis

Cross-team coordination

Tools

PRISM

Job description

King County is seeking a Portfolio Planning & Analysis Unit Manager within the Wastewater Treatment Division. This role leads the centralized capital portfolio management framework, prioritizes projects, and partners with Finance to align investments with affordability and sustainability goals.

The position supports equity, transparency, and data-informed decisions, guiding governance boards and senior leadership to balance priorities in a hybrid work environment based in Seattle, WA.