Deputy Director

3 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States King County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to join our Finance and Business Operations team at King County. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing division-level budget preparation and financial management, human resource administration, continuous improvement initiatives and operating systems, performance metrics, and Equity and Social Justice programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Champion a work culture of learning and respect that has a dual emphasis on continuous improvement (LEAN) and Equity & Social Justice.
  • Oversee and manage the Director's Office team responsible for the following areas: Finance, Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, Equity and Social Justice, and special projects.
  • In partnership with the Director, direct the development and implementation of the division's vision for the future, strategic goals and objectives, workforce management, performance measures, operational strategies, policies, best practices, and initiatives.
  • Foster collaboration with other agencies on a wide range of financial issues and is a change agent for communicating and implementing countywide policies and standards that promote consistency and equity across the enterprise.
  • Focus on performance metrics at the division and county level that drive actions and influence decision-making; also conducts analyses and develops recommendations on key financial policy issues for senior leaders.
  • Take the lead in initiating actions to sustain employee engagement, including the development and/or oversight of action plans involving annual employee engagement surveys.
  • Manage special projects that are complex and challenging and often involve multiple agencies or interdepartmental teams.
  • Model the way for others, especially involving everyday actions and behaviors that are consistent with King County's values.
Requirements
  • Have experience as a people leader, including management level experience leading operations and/or analytical teams.
  • Be a champion for Equity & Social Justice, which includes understanding systemic racism and being comfortable having candid and sincere conversations with employees, customers, and stakeholders about race and equity in our work.
  • Be a champion of LEAN processes and standard work, with an emphasis on visible performance measures and customer-focused results.
  • Have an exceptional record of successfully managing, developing, and/or implementing strategic initiatives, policies, and systems to achieve stated outcomes.
  • Also, understand how to manage complex projects including scoping and organizing resources, developing work programs, and facilitating multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Have strategies and ideas to continue reinforcing a culture of employee engagement which supports the development, learning, coaching, and team-building necessary for the workforce of the future.
  • Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messages to a wide range of audiences.
  • Be comfortable advising and partnering with senior and executive-level management about complex initiatives, policies, and issues.
  • Be adept at managing conflict by using collaboration and influencing skills that drive others to consensus and achieve shared interests.
  • Exhibit emotional intelligence by being humble and carefully listening to others.
  • Promote a vibrant and fun work environment that recognizes individuals and teams for their contributions and accomplishments.

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