Executive Program Director, Series 3 Light Rail Vehicles

SoundTransit; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

ORCA Card

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sound Transit seeks an Executive Project Director for the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program in Seattle. The role provides strategic direction, manages procurement, design review, manufacturing oversight, testing, and operational readiness for the next-generation fleet, aligning with agency objectives and public service expansion.

The position requires a decade of related experience, PMP and procurement credentials, and the ability to lead a large, multidisciplinary team across internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree and 10 years in rail vehicle procurement or related fields with 8 years of leadership experience.
• PM certifications and procurement credentials are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rail vehicle procurement, systems integration, and governance.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional capital programs in public transit.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and accountability for the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program.
• Direct all phases: scope, budget, schedule, safety, and supplier performance.
• Develop and implement strategies for fleet expansion and operational readiness.
• Maintain executive relationships with manufacturers, agencies and regulators.
• Oversee risk management, quality assurance, and program governance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Systems or Industrial or Transportation or Civil or Manufacturing Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Certified Rolling Stock Procurement Professional

CSCP / CPSM / CPSM equivalent procurement certs

DBIA certification

Job description

Sound Transit seeks an Executive Project Director for the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Program in Seattle. The role provides strategic direction, manages procurement, design review, manufacturing oversight, testing, and operational readiness for the next-generation fleet, aligning with agency objectives and public service expansion.

The position requires a decade of related experience, PMP and procurement credentials, and the ability to lead a large, multidisciplinary team across internal and