Project Manager, CEO Office at DeKalb County in Decatur, Georgia

Job Description:

This position is non-merit and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Salary Grade: 28     Salary Range: $106,856 - $172,039    FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to plan, coordinate, and strategically manage multiple, highly complex projects with multi-agency or enterprise-wide impact on county services and operations to ensure timely delivery, alignment with organizational objectives, and departmental and constituent satisfaction. 

Essential Functions: 

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Acts as a liaison between employees and County administrators and elected officials; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Develops detailed, strategic project plans outlining resources, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables; and designs, develops and oversee project schedules and plans to ensure on-time completion.

Aligns with stakeholders and secures management and client agreement on project plans and timelines while identifying and addressing potential obstacles or resource needs.

Assembles cross functional project teams comprised of subject matter experts from various disciplines; and recruits, evaluates, and assigns team members based on skills and competencies to optimize project outcomes.

Facilitates transparent communication by defining and implementing effective methods for sharing project status and progress with all stakeholders and addresses challenges before they escalate.

Applies project management tools by utilizing tracking systems and software to manage and monitor all aspects of project progress: tracks milestones, budgets, and performance indicators; and provides detailed reports to leadership resulting in measurable outcomes.

Establishes standards by developing and implementing operational policies, best practices, and training resources to improve project efficiency and consistency for quality control and assurance.

Analyzes client needs to identify client requirements, propose solutions, and defines project specifications.

Develops integrated solutions by designing tools, reports, training materials, and operational systems to meet project and client needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field required; six years of progressively responsible project management experience to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:  Requires a valid Georgia driver’s license; and possession and maintenance of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or must be attained within one year of employment in this classification.

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