Job Description

Job Posting Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Hiring Department: Department of Enterprise Asset Management (DEAM)

General Description and Classification Standards
Reporting to the Department Commissioner, this role provides executive-level support and coordination of special projects and applied research initiatives that enhance initiative delivery and operational efficiency across the enterprise. The position supports time-bound, cross-departmental efforts that require structured execution, dedicated oversight, and measurable outcomes.

This position is charged with managing high-priority, non-routine projects and research functions that fall outside the scope of traditional business units. The role contributes subject matter expertise to improve project delivery frameworks, apply research to operational enhancements, and translate executive direction into actionable, performance-driven initiatives.
Supervision Received:
Direction received is broad and centers on enterprise-level priorities and program execution. Position is
expected to operate with independence while keeping executive leadership informed of progress, risk,
and key milestones.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Directs the planning, execution, and monitoring of complex, cross-functional special projects from concept to completion.
• Oversees applied research activities, including data gathering, benchmarking, and analysis to inform policy, operations, and enterprise decision-making.
• Develops and maintains project governance frameworks, templates, and performance metrics.
• Ensures alignment of initiatives with organizational goals and operational priorities and provides training and support to project teams.
• Coordinates across departments to manage project resources, schedules, and deliverables.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and executive updates on project status, risk, and outcomes.
• Maintains a centralized repository for project documentation, lessons learned, and historical data to foster continuous improvement.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders and provide clear communication between project managers, team members, and stakeholders, ensuring goals and expectations are aligned.
• Create key performance indicators to ensure projects are on track and adhere to standards, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide training and support to project teams for continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, procurement guidelines, and administrative policies.
• These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Decision Making
Position exercises discretion and independent judgment in planning, resource allocation, and overall program implementation. Makes high-level decisions on project timelines, scope, and impact in coordination with executive leadership.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Deep understanding of project management methodologies, governance, and research application.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong ability and desire to support and develop project managers from project design through implementation and administratively.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, including presentation to executive audiences.
• Experience in performance tracking, operational improvement, and enterprise reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholder groups on the research, development and implementation of revenue-generating programs, projects, and functions.

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience – bachelor’s degree in related field and five (5) years of related work experience.
Licensures and Certifications - None required in general.

Preferred Requirements - Master’s degree in in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Public Policy, or other related field 10 or more years of project management, operations, or consulting experience; experience in management, strategy or operational consulting preferred but not required; A/E experience, Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification strongly preferred.

Lifting Requirements:
This job requires mandatory in office work as well as field construction oversight.
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Very heavy work: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.