Special Projects Manager - City Manager's Office
Role Overview
Reports to the City Manager's Office and oversees designated projects and initiatives with significant city and community impact.
Plans, administers, and completes projects that may span functional areas and departments; assignments vary in length and complexity and are generally not permanent.
The role does not supervise staff but delegates to and collaborates with project contributors.
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Position overview
Reports to the City Manager's Office and oversees designated projects and initiatives with significant city and community impact.
Plans, administers, and completes projects that may span functional areas and departments; assignments vary in length and complexity and are generally not permanent.
The role does not supervise staff but delegates to and collaborates with project contributors.
Responsibilities
- Assist executive management with city initiatives, policies, and projects; lead special projects and implement process improvements.
- Support strategic planning and project delivery across departments, including technical and analytical support.
- Guide short-, mid-, and long-range financial plans and strategies, including project budgets.
- Translate strategic opportunities into project plans; conduct research, data analysis, and feasibility assessments.
- Align stakeholders on objectives, deliverables, and timelines; participate in city development and strategic planning.
- Promote continuous improvement and innovation; identify market trends, emerging technology, and process variations.
Minimum qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, or a directly related field; equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Seven years of progressively responsible project management experience.
- A Colorado driver's license with a good driving record.
- Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, financial management, regulatory requirements, strategic planning, capital and operational plans, and applicable municipal laws.
Preferred qualifications and abilities
- A master's degree in public administration, political science, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in local government, public administration, urban planning, or a public-sector environment is preferred.
- Ability to facilitate and lead service-improvement sessions with business stakeholders; strong interpersonal skills are noted.
Compensation
- Hiring range is $121,500–$151,875 annually; salary is commensurate with experience.
Job location
- The job location is 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555.
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