Project Management Office Supervisor (SDA)

The Metro Capital Divisions Central Services Section is looking for a dynamic individual to serve in a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) as a Project Management Office (PMO) Supervisor. This opportunity is a great fit for those who want to lead, develop, and empower a talented team of nine professionals specializing in project management, data analytics, and budgeting. In this SDA role, you will support the PMO in their journey toward innovations and efficiency, ensuring seamless alignment with County policies while fostering collaboration across the division and department.

As PMO Supervisor, you will be instrumental shaping the future of the PMOsetting its strategic direction, strengthening its identity within the organization, and clearly defining its role in supporting internal business operations and capital project success. You will drive alignment across the division, ensuring the PMO fosters efficiency, consistency and innovation in project planning and execution.

You will be the PMOs champion, effectively communicating its value to employees and partners, ensuring they understand its critical role in advancing successful capital projects and streamlining business operations.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A deep understanding of the capital project lifecycle
• Strong budgeting expertise
• Outstanding leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
• A talent for developing creative solutions to complex challenges in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment

If you are ready to lead a high-performing team and elevate the impact of the PMO, we encourage you to apply!

Recruitment Information:

This recruitment is intended to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA), anticipated to last approximately 6 months. The actual duration may vary based on the discretion of the supervi sor. 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 remain active for 12 months from the posting date and may be extended or utilized at the hiring authority's discretion.

Who may apply:

We are only accepting applications from current King County Employees who have completed their probationary period in their current career service position. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work.

As a Project Management Office Supervisor , you will:

• Set and drive the PMOs strategic direction, strengthening its role within the organization and ensuring alignment with Capital Division priorities to enhance project success.
• Develop and standardize PMO policies, processes and workflows, while providing guidance on training materials for those managing Capital projects.
• Collaborate with leaders across sections and divisions to define, prioritize, develop, and refine processes as needed.
• Oversee workforce planning and task allocation, ensuring equitable workloads, setting deadlines and assigning team members to key deliverables.
• Optimize resources management by identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and developing, soliciting and evaluating consultant contracts. Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing evaluations, feedback and support to employees.
• Champion professional development, fostering skill-building opportunities to meet current and emerging needs of the Capital Division.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork.
• Ensure readiness and compliance with King County policies and procedures as well as other applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Model effective leadership by demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, maintaining composure in challenging solutions, and adapting to evolving needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, sections, divisions, and departments. Act as an effective representative and advocate for the workgroup.
• Provide subject matter expertise in supporting the biennial CIP budget and overseeing elements of the Capital Divisions operating budget as needed.
• Work with other supervisory staff in the identification and resolution of issues.
• Perform additional duties in support of PMO operations and Capital Division priorities as needed. Partner with other work units within the Central Services Section.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:

• Knowledge with workforce planning and budget administration.
• Experience working with large organizations and matrixed workgroups.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of project management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information, prepare clear and concise materials and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to details and technicalities.
• Excellent organizational and technical skills.
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• An innovative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Washington State Drivers License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.
• Strong leadership skills.

Desirable Qualifications include:

• A bachelors degree in Business, Administration, Engineering or a related field may be advantageous.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous.
• Experience with collaborative delivery methods is desired.
• A minimum of one year's experience in a supervisory position may be advantageous, including experience assigning, directing, and monitoring work.
• Experience building effective teams in diverse work environments while creating strong morale, instilling vision and purpose, and fostering open dialogue is advantageous.

To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at ... .

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.
• Submit a resume.
• Submit a Letter of Interest explaining why this opportunity aligns with your current career goals, how your qualifications meet or exceed the posted requirements, and what unique strengths or perspectives you will bring to the position.
• Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.

For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to visit the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials as competitive as possible.

Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County.

Selection Process:

Letters of Interest will be evaluated based on clarity, completeness, competitiveness, and overall writing quality. The selection process to identify the most qualified candidate may involve a review of the Letter of Interest alone and/or include an interview.

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.

Work Location:

The main worksite associated with this position is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104.

Telecommuting Requirement:

This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of remote and onsite work at various King County facilities. Employees are expected to work onsite at least three days per week, though this requirement may be subject to change. 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.

Union Membership: This position is represented by Local 117 Teamsters

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