Senior Transit Mentorship Program Manager

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit pass

Flexible schedules

Job summary

King County Metro is seeking a Transit Mentorship Project/Program Manager III to lead the Mentors Moving Metro initiative. You will collaborate with Labor, Bus Operations, and senior leadership to implement mentorship programs, measure progress, and drive equity-centered outcomes across divisions.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and timely delivery, with a hybrid work schedule and a focus on supporting new operators through structured mentorship and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience taking projects from concept through completion that engage employees.
• One year of experience managing people-focused projects such as mentorship programs.
• Knowledge and experience in transportation department or a large, unionized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Mentors Moving Metro program implementation across divisions with stakeholders.
• Organize people and activities to meet strategic work plans and timelines.
• Develop pro-equity, people-centered work plans, charters, and project documents.
• Partner with unions and Metro management to implement and manage the mentorship program.
• Gather data, analyze, and report on program progress.
• Develop and provide program reports, updates, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Engage in evaluation and continual improvement of program activities.

Skills

Project management

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Transportation sector knowledge

Equity & social justice

Relationships building

Data analysis

Organizational communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

King County Metro is seeking a Transit Mentorship Project/Program Manager III to lead the Mentors Moving Metro initiative. You will collaborate with Labor, Bus Operations, and senior leadership to implement mentorship programs, measure progress, and drive equity-centered outcomes across divisions.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and timely delivery, with a hybrid work schedule and a focus on supporting new operators through structured mentorship and continuous improvement.