Project Manager - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

City of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Number:394883**
Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT MANAGER

Department of Finance

Street Operations Division

Number of Positions: 1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manages and directs a major and largescale program or project of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing

Manages professional staff and directs the functions and operations of an organizational section or unit; establishes and implements policies and procedures relating to section's objectives.
Consults with staff and consultants to determine scope of services, budgets, and specifications for projects; established timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and the accomplishment of key objectives.
Functions as a specialized advisor to executive level managers or functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a given profession, specific technical area, or operational area.
Coordinates and administers citywide initiatives, departmental programs, and special projects of a complex and technical nature.
Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications.
Develops strategies, analyzes workflows and productivity, and recommends and implements functional and technological improvements to ensure operational efficiency.
Assists in the development of internal procedures, guidance, and training for staff, and facilitates efficiency strategies for operations.
Prepares and analyzes data and reports on program activities, productivity, performance management, operating and personnel costs, and work operations.
Additional duties may be required._

LOCATION:
Department of Finance

- . Street Operations

940 W. Exchange, Chicago, IL 60609

DAYS & HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
***- Experience conducting performance audits

Experience interpreting and analyzing reports from complex data systems
Experience managing and leading a group of fellow professionals, developing, and implementing a cooperative and accountable team structure
Experience investigating and identifying potential risks and developing testing instruments to audit and demonstrate compliance
Experience using heatmaps/geocoding or equivalent data sets
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, and similar systems.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

_ Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on June 3, 2024._

Job Posting:
May 20, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jun 3, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 00 |
Salary: $87,384.00
Pay Basis:Yearly