Hybrid Senior Program Manager, Strategic Policy Leader

Sound Transit; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sound Transit is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the agency's policy and procedure program within the Board and Policy Administration Team. You will drive cross-functional, executive-level initiatives, coordinating with leadership to implement the strategic plan.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in a policy or program management environment, with strong writing, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field.
• Five years of experience in a legislative, policy, or program management environment supporting executives.
• Strong policy writing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises executive leadership on complex policy priorities and issues.
• Leads cross-functional teams on strategic priorities and governance.
• Manages a portfolio of projects across policy, planning, and administration.
• Develops, writes, and maintains policy documents and procedures.

Skills

Policy writing

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Sound Transit is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the agency's policy and procedure program within the Board and Policy Administration Team. You will drive cross-functional, executive-level initiatives, coordinating with leadership to implement the strategic plan.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in a policy or program management environment, with strong writing, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.