Senior Technical Project Manager-ERP (term-limited)

Salary range is $101k to $207k, with a midpoint of $154k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Sound Transit also offers a competitive  benefits package  with a wide range of offerings, including: Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.

Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution). Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days.

We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year. Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents. Pet Insurance. ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses. Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.

Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.   This is a term limited position of 3 years. GENERAL PURPOSE:  Under general direction, the Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project for a regional public transit agency.

The ERP project is part of an enterprise systems redesign program jointly owned by the Information Technology (IT) and Business Transformation divisions, reflecting shared accountability for both technical execution and business process outcomes.  Operating in a matrixed environment, this role manages the quality, scope, schedule, and budget related to assigned project and works within the IT-Project Management Office’s formal processes to support the products delivered to the Agency.

This position requires technical aptitude in ERP systems and experience partnering closely with IT architecture, infrastructure, security, and integration teams, as well as leaders accountable for business process redesign, organizational change, and value realization. Ensures ERP solutions are delivered securely, reliably, and in alignment with agency operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Joint IT & Transformation Program Leadership  Deliver the ERP project under a shared governance model with IT and the Business Transformation business unit.  Partner with leaders in all disciplines to align technical solutions with redesigned business processes and operating models.  Support joint decision-making by clearly communicating technical risks, tradeoffs, dependencies, and constraints.  Foster a collaborative, collegial, and supportive environment; and exercise strong leadership acumen.

Project Management  Plan and manage the ERP system integrator contract(s) through the full implementation phase, including architecture design, environments, integrations, data migration, testing, deployment, stabilization, and closeout.  Develop and maintain complete project plans that align IT technical milestones with business transformation timelines.&nbs