NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Deputy Program Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$129K/yr - $163K/yrKing County is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead the update to the Regional Wastewater Services Plan, which will guide capital investments for the next three decades. The role involves overseeing consultant activities, coordinating multi-section teams, and preparing essential documentation to support decision-making processes.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Overseeing consultant activities, tracking overall project schedule, tracking deliverables, and acting in coordination with the program manager
Coordinating and leading multi-section teams of subject manager experts responsible for developing technical information necessary to make informed decisions about policies guiding future capital investments
Leading and preparing written reports, memos, and other documents necessary to support preparation of the draft and final Update to the Regional Wastewater Services Plan and inform decision making processes
Assisting with coordination with various branches of King County government, other governments, and other interested parties
Participating in decision-making processes for evaluating and recommending future policies and actions
Lead large project teams across multiple disciplines to assess possible future policies and actions the agency might take under the policies
Oversee a large consultant team working on all aspects of the plan update
Help guide the team’s development, evaluation, and recommendation of long-term water quality improvement plans
Incorporate principles of sustainability and equity, as described in the County’s Strategic Climate Action Plan and Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan, into the Asset Renewal and Replacement Planning Program
Manage program work plans, scopes, budgets, and schedules. Provide guidance, direction, and support to program staff and consultants to ensure successful project delivery
Prepare documentation necessary for evaluating future policies and actions and recommendations
Assist with coordination with other branches of King County government, other governments, and other interested parties
Qualification
Required
Professional work experience and/or education in planning, engineering, public administration science, environmental science, or a related field, with increasing responsibility over time for managing large and complex programs or projects
Experience conducting, developing, or leading long-term public-sector planning, decision-making processes, and/or policy analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical information to a wide variety of expert and non-expert audiences
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of project management, contract management, team management, and planning techniques, principles, and practices to develop plans and solutions for complex projects
Experience working independently with minimal guidance where there may be ambiguity and established procedures and policies may not exist and must be developed to craft solutions and pathways leading to recommendations
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Racially Just - Identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches
Preferred
Knowledge of local government processes, public utility issues, and communications
Skill using graphic design software for creating communication materials
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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