Principal Organizational Design (term-limited)

Salary range is $116k to $224k, with a midpoint of $170k. 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 with an anticipated work assignment of 12 months.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Principal Organizational Design plays a strategic role in shaping the structure and effectiveness of the organization by leading and executing key organizational design initiatives. Reporting to the Director - Organizational Development, this position is responsible for driving the alignment of organizational structure, roles, processes, and systems with business goals and strategic objectives. The Principal will apply advanced organizational design principles to improve operational efficiency, enhance communication, optimize resource allocation, and promote organizational agility. This role works closely with senior leaders across departments to provide insights and recommendations for improving workforce structure and dynamics, ensuring that the organization is positioned for long-term success.

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.

• Leads and executes organizational design initiatives, ensuring that organizational structures are aligned with the company's strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Develops and implements frameworks for organizational design, including role definitions, reporting structures, and functional alignments.
• Partners with senior leaders to assess current organizational structures and proposes design changes that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
• Uses data-driven insights and organizational analysis to recommend and implement changes in structure, workflows, and resource allocation.
• Collaborates with department leaders to understand their organizational needs and challenges, ensuring that design recommendations support overall business strategies and objectives.
• Provides expert consultation on the alignment of talent, roles, processes, and technology to drive organizational success.
• Works with senior management to ensure that organizational changes are aligned with company culture, values, and growth plans.
• Leads the change management process related to organizational design initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.
• Develops and executes communication plans to effectively inform and engage employees at all levels regarding organizational changes.
• Provides coaching and support to managers and leaders during periods of organizational transformation to ensure successful adoption of new structures and processes.
• Delivers Team and Leader Effectiveness initiatives to improve team dynamics and support organizational change.
• Facilitates meetings as needed to support senior leaders in establishing strategic direction, goals, roles and responsibilities
• Partners with ST People and department leaders to assess resource allocation and develop strategies to optimize talent deployment.
• Works with cross-functional teams across People & Culture to develop and implement process improvements that reduce redundancy, enhance productivity, and promote a high-performance culture.
• Conducts regular assessments to track the performance and effectiveness of organizational structures and design changes.
• Acts as a trusted advisor, subject matter expert and coach to senior leaders and managers on all aspects of organizational design, structure and leadership/team effectiveness
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology or related field; Eight years of experience in organizational design, organizational development, or management consulting, with a proven track record of leading and implementing organizational change and structure optimization; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Certification in Organizational Development, Change Management (e.g., Prosci), or Project Management (e.g., PMP), Hogan Assessment series.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep knowledge of organizational design principles, including role definition, organizational structure, governance, process optimization, and workflow design.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership, as well as facilitate discussions across all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to foster collaboration and build relationships across departments, with a focus on aligning cross-functional teams around shared goals.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a hybrid office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.