What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Office of the Mayor position at City of Indianapolis and Marion County?
As the head of the executive branch, the Office of the Mayor is responsible for enforcing city ordinances and state laws; appointing, supervising and removing heads and employees of city government departments, agencies and divisions; appointing, supervising, and removing deputy mayors, with appointments subject to City-County Council approval; communicating and coordinating with the City-County Council concerning the financial condition and budget of the city and county; and setting the salaries of city employees.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for collaborating with City agencies and community partners to ensure effective implementation of project-centered goals and objectives are met. Additionally, this position is responsible for collaborating with Consolidated City of Indianapolis-Marion County Departments/Agencies and external agencies to ensure effective implementation of high-priority project-centered goals and objectives are met. This position reports to the Administrator - Policy Advisor.
Provide project management function for high-priority projects.
Break down goals and develops weekly, quarterly, and yearly plans to achieve organizational objectives.
Manage project timelines and execution from various team members.
Partner closely with program managers in departments to document appropriate justifications to ensure program eligibility.
Assist with the development of project road maps, milestones, and identification of project objectives within identified scope.
Analyze complex issues within the workforce development ecosystem, identification of trends and implications, and development of recommendations and guidance for project team.
Conduct research as necessary to support issues and trends identified.
Generate high-quality PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other written deliverables.
Secure appropriate feedback and signoff on all deliverables.
Manage and report against goals, priorities, and objectives to the Policy Advisor.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience in business analytics or project management. Master’s Degree may be substituted for a portion of required work experience. Effective oral and written communications and comfort learning advanced computer skills is required. Candidate should be results-driven to meet the mission, vision, and goals of the City of Indianapolis. Candidate should have the detail-oriented ability to take a need or objective, break it down into executable activities, identify questions that need to be asked, gather priorities and requirements, set and manage to milestones, and then execute effectively, as well as a track record of being a self-starter who works collaboratively with a team.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
None.