Project Manager
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Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for advancing key priorities and strategic projects that align with the Mayors vision. This role requires a proactive highly organized and resultsdriven professional who can coordinate across multiple departments manage stakeholder engagement and ensure the timely of initiatives. Additionally the Project Manager will analyze policies related to these initiatives evaluating their efficacy potential impacts and necessary adjustments to ensure sustainable and equitable outcomes for the city.
This position reports directly to the Mayors Chief of Staff.
Essential Functions
- Lead the planning and monitoring of initiatives that advance the Mayors policy agenda.
- Ensure projects are completed on time within scope and aligned with strategic objectives.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential roadblocks.
- Work closely with city agencies external partners and community stakeholders to implement initiatives effectively.
- Serve as a liaison between the Mayors Office and various departments to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Facilitate interdepartmental working groups track progress and resolve bottlenecks.
- Develop and maintain project plans timelines and performance metrics to measure the success of initiatives.
- Prepare reports presentations and briefings for senior leadership on project status impact and next steps.
- Utilize datadriven insights to inform decisionmaking and improve project outcomes.
- Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to advance initiatives.
- Communicate project goals progress and outcomes effectively to various audiences including city officials community organizations and the public.
- Organize and lead meetings public forums and engagement sessions as needed.
- Review existing policies and proposed changes to assess their effectiveness and potential impact on city operations and residents.
- Conduct research and collaborate with policy experts to identify necessary adjustments to improve project outcomes.
- Ensure initiatives align with local state and federal regulations while advancing equity and efficiency in government service delivery.
- Develop recommendations for policy refinements based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
Required Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of public administration urban policy and government operations.
- Understanding of municipal budgeting legislative processes and regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies including Agile Lean and traditional frameworks.
- Knowledge of datadriven decisionmaking practices performance measurement and evaluation techniques.
- Understanding of community engagement strategies and stakeholder management best practices.
- Awareness of equity and inclusion principles in policy implementation and government service delivery.
Skills:
- Skill in working with multiple departments external partners and community organizations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences including city officials community leaders and the public.
- Skill in gathering interpreting and presenting data to inform decisionmaking and measure initiative outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience implementing new policies programs or initiatives within a government or organizational structure.
- Skill in leading and managing complex projects with competing priorities.
- Skill in working independently and as part of a team in a political and bureaucratic environment.
Abilities:
- Ability to develop implement and track project plans ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Ability to manage multiple highpriority projects in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to anticipate challenges analyze risks and develop actionable solutions.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and distill it into clear actionable insights.
- Ability to navigate politically sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to facilitate meetings lead discussions and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond quickly to emerging issues.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Public Administration Political Science Business Urban Planning or a related field.
- At least 3 years of project management experience preferably in government public policy or nonprofit sectors.
- Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute preferred.
We value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. If you are passionate about this role and meet some of the key criteria we encourage you to apply.
Additional Information :
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Salary Range: $72000 $90000
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- Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
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