What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Project Manager-CURRENT MTS EMPLOYEES ONLY position at Louisville Metro Government?
Description
YOU MUST BE A CURRENT METRO TECHNOLOGY SERVICES EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to facilitate the interagency process for generating innovative solutions and assessing new opportunities. Create work plans and manage projects from idea generation through pilot evaluation and full-scale implementation planning.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Business or Public Administration or related discipline?
Do you have 1 year of relevant work experience working with and as part of a high-performance team, working with government or private sector leaders and establishing targets and delivering measurable results on time and within budget?
Do you have a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Business or Public Administration or related discipline?
Do you have an Associate’s Degree in Public Policy, Business or Public Administration or related discipline?
Do you have 3 years of relevant work experience working with and as part of a high-performance team, working with government or private sector leaders and establishing targets and delivering measurable results on time and within budget?
Do you have 5 years of relevant work experience working with and as part of a high-performance team, working with government or private sector leaders and establishing targets and delivering measurable results on time and within budget?
YOU MUST BE A CURRENT METRO TECHNOLOGY SERVICES EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to facilitate the interagency process for generating innovative solutions and assessing new opportunities. Create work plans and manage projects from idea generation through pilot evaluation and full-scale implementation planning.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Coordinates with Office of Performance Improvement & Innovation Coaches, as well as department liaisons, to insure alignment with and integration into strategic and operational plans and work.
- Coordinates across city departments to identify, design and implement projects that address complex urban challenges, with a focus on measurable results.
- Consults with internal and external experts to generate innovative solutions and to assess feasibility.
- Performs data analysis to uncover new insights, as well as measure and evaluate the impact of innovation initiatives.
- Conducts, writes up and presents research and interviews to provide a greater understanding of key issues, best practices and the potential impacts of new initiatives and policy decisions.
- Manages and maintains strong relationships with a broad set of stakeholders, including government officials and private and nonprofit sector leaders.
- Organizes and conducts outreach for workshops, events and competitions.
- Leads the development of detailed charters and implementation plans for delivery on all major initiatives in the identified priority areas.
- Ensures effective project management and performance monitoring is in place and regularly monitors progress of initiatives and recommends corrective actions.
- Communicates progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
- One (1) year of relevant work experience working with and as part of a high-performance team, working with government or private sector leaders and establishing targets and delivering measurable results on time and within budget or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must submit to fingerprinting for criminal history check.
- Must complete the annual security awareness training.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- None.
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Term Life
- Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
- 457 Deferred Comp
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Adult Benefits
- Childcare Assistance
- Free TARC Use
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation (pro rata)
- Sick Leave (pro rata)
- Holiday Pay (pro rata)
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Business or Public Administration or related discipline?
- Yes
- No
Do you have 1 year of relevant work experience working with and as part of a high-performance team, working with government or private sector leaders and establishing targets and delivering measurable results on time and within budget?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Business or Public Administration or related discipline?
- Yes
- No
Do you have an Associate’s Degree in Public Policy, Business or Public Administration or related discipline?
- Yes
- No
Do you have 3 years of relevant work experience working with and as part of a high-performance team, working with government or private sector leaders and establishing targets and delivering measurable results on time and within budget?
- Yes
- No
Do you have 5 years of relevant work experience working with and as part of a high-performance team, working with government or private sector leaders and establishing targets and delivering measurable results on time and within budget?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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