City of Atlanta

Project Manager III

City of Atlanta  •  $100k/yr  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Department of Procurement

Project Manager III

Posting Expires: June 5, 2026

Salary Range: $$80,594 - $100,000 annually


The Project Manager III in the Department of Procurement is responsible for leading high-impact projects, ensuring strategic alignment, efficiency, and compliance in execution for matters of procurement. This role oversees project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful outcomes. The Project Manager III provides leadership in procurement process improvement, technology integration, and operational excellence while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

The position requires strong problem-solving skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate complex project environments. Working closely with leadership, internal teams, and external partners, the Project Manager III is instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results in the Department of Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, project timing requirements and compliance standards.
  • Develop and implement approved strategic plans to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall project success.
  • Oversee project execution from initiation to completion, including planning, budgeting, risk assessment, and performance tracking.
  • Facilitate collaboration across departments, ensuring stakeholder engagement and effective communication.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem resolution.
  • Optimize processes and workflows to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Drive the adoption of technology and data-driven decision-making to improve project outcomes.
  • Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and operational standards.
  • Support leadership in strategic planning and policy development.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of experience in project management, process improvement, or strategic planning.
  • Required:Public Procurement Experience Required
  • Preferred: Master’s degree, professional certifications (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related), and experience in enterprise-level project management.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to oversee and execute high-impact projects that align with organizational objectives.
  • Advanced Project & Risk Management: Expertise in managing complex projects, assessing risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Process Optimization & Innovation: Proficient at identifying the need and implementing workflow improvements, technology integration, and operational enhancements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation: Strong ability to collaborate with leadership, teams, and external partners.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Ability to analyze project data and performance metrics to optimize results.
  • Mentorship & Team Development: Experience in coaching and developing project management professionals.

Work Environment

  • Office-based with potential travel for project meetings and stakeholder engagement.
  • May require extended hours during peak project phases.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

City of Atlanta

About City of Atlanta

The City of Atlanta remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the nations busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

Atlanta is the Capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. The old in new Atlanta is the soul of the city, the heritage that enhances the quality of life in a contemporary city. In the turbulent 60's, Atlanta was "the city too busy to hate."​ And today, in the 21st Century, Atlanta is the "city not too busy to care"​.

For more than four decades Atlanta has been linked to the civil rights movement. Civil Rights leaders moved forward, they were the visionaries who saw a new south, a new Atlanta. They believed in peace. They made monumental sacrifices for that peace. And because of them Atlanta became a fast-pace modern city which opened its doors to the 1996 Olympics.

Die-hard Southerners view Atlanta as the heart of the Old Confederacy; Atlanta has become the best example of the New South, a fast-paced modern city proud of its heritage.

In the past two decades Atlanta has experienced unprecedented growth -- the official city population remains steady, at about 420,000, but the metro population has grown in the past decade by nearly 40%, from 2.9 million to 4.1 million people. A good measure of this growth is the ever-changing downtown skyline, along with skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter (fringing I-285) business districts.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Year Founded
1847
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