What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, CEO's Office position at DeKalb County Government?
Project Manager, CEO's Office - Salary Range: $106,856 - $172,039
Make a difference in DeKalb County!
Beautiful DeKalb County is Georgia’s fourth largest county with an estimated 759,297 residents calling it home. It encompasses a portion of Atlanta; the cities of Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Tucker; and several unincorporated areas. DeKalb is the headquarters of some of the country’s most prominent businesses and organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, the American Cancer Society, Emory University, and Agnes Scott College. There’s so much to see and do here – discover for yourself by visiting www.DiscoverDekalb.com.
Are you the one?
DeKalb County Government seeks an experienced Project Manager for the Chief Executive Office. Following are job duties and qualifications:
- 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.
Rewards of working with DeKalb County…
In addition to gratifying work as a public servant, DeKalb County offers a highly competitive total rewards package. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan
- Health care insurance plan options including a traditional HMO, POS & HSA
- Dental and vision insurance options
- Basic Life Insurance benefit of 2.25 times an employee’s annual salary rounded up to the next $1,000
- Flexible Spending Account Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred Compensation
- Peach State Credit Union
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Leave - 13 days sick leave and a minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
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We look forward to working with you!
DeKalb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,856.00 - $172,039.00 per year
Ability to Relocate:
- Decatur, GA 30030: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $106,856 - $172,039
