Project Manager II (Special Projects) Department of Human Resources Salary Commensurate with experience Position posted until filled SUMMARY The City of Atlanta Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking an experienced Project Manager II with a background in both medium to large-scale project management, strategic planning, process improvement, and partnership development. This classification will report to the Deputy HR Commissioner and is charged with driving meaningful progress and tangible results for DHR’s top priorities.
The Project Manager II will work on short-term, high-impact projects focused on addressing DHR’s priority initiatives. The candidate in this role will partner with HR staff within the department and across the City; as well as external stakeholders to identify and assess challenges and opportunities, and design strategic implementation plans and manage for results.
As a candidate, you should have demonstrated professional experience in project management, process improvement, and strategic planning. Including demonstrated professional experience managing and delivering both medium and large-scale projects on time and within budget.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - Manages medium to large-scale HR projects, including leading project meetings, facilitating project team interaction, managing scope, managing deadlines, managing project budgets and ensuring on-time delivery of solutions;
- Uses project management tools and data-driven analysis to identify problem areas and opportunities
- Develops performance improvement recommendations and implementation plans within budget/policy constraints and evaluate impact of change on service delivery, productivity and cost efficiency;
- Sets targets, designs and implements action-oriented plans to drive tangible results for the department.
- Partners with and guides the department in identifying strategic opportunities and developing clear and appropriate implementation plans to deliver results on all HR initiatives;
- Produces clear, concise and consistent deliverables to communicate problems and recommendations
- Presents on HR project updates, findings and results
- Supports the DHR’s strategic framework and best practices for innovation, delivery and performance
- Manages and maintains strong relationships with employees, managers, executive leadership, city council, vendors, consultants and residents
- Takes initiative to effectively identify solutions
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with an ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions on deadline;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to lead transformations that involve multiple stakeholders, constituencies, and/or agencies;
- Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects or work streams at the same time, and
- Ability to thoughtfully communicate with and respectfully engage diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for achieving results.
- Resourceful results-oriented approach to work
QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate is ready to work in a high-energy, openly collaborative work environment. They have a history of demonstrable success and experience in project management, process improvement, partnership development, and data-driven decision making. We seek engaged professionals with outstanding strategic and interpersonal skills.
Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, Finance, Public Policy, Human Resources Management or other data-driven field 3 - 5 years of project management, business analysis, finance, operations or consulting experience in a demanding analytic environment Experience delivering medium to large-scale projects on time and within budget
Preferred Education & Experience - Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Public Policy, Industrial Engineering or other data-driven field;
- 6-8 years of project management, business analysis, finance, operations or consulting experience in a demanding analytic environment;
- Experience in management, strategy or operational consulting
- Experience in managing Human resources projects and initiatives
