Deputy Executive

This job description outlines the role of Deputy Executive Director for Sound Transit, focusing on operational readiness for the agency’s extensive capital project delivery. The position offers a salary range between $160,000 and $280,000, with new hires typically falling between $160,000 and $215,000, depending on experience, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition, Sound Transit provides an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits at no cost to employees, retirement plans with significant employer contributions, paid time off, parental leave, and a range of additional perks like pet insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight: Manage the integration of operational needs into Sound Transit’s capital programs, ensuring readiness at key milestones.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Lead a team focused on ensuring new transit systems are ready for operation by working with various agency departments and external partners.
• Project/Program Management: Ensure successful delivery of transit projects while meeting operational and maintenance requirements.
• Budget and Staffing: Develop and manage capital budgets, forecasts, and resources, ensuring optimal use of staff and funds.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of transit operations, maintenance, capital project development, and asset planning.
• Experience in managing large-scale public transit projects, particularly with light rail and bus rapid transit systems.
• Expertise in total cost of ownership, life cycle analysis, and operational strategy in transit infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in transportation, planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years in managing transit operations or capital projects, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.