Senior Project Manager - MPD

Position Description

The Senior Project Manager is a point of contact for the City's projects. Working on establishing and maintaining processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle.

Determining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risk.

This position is part of a new unit that will be working on continuous improvement and advancement of practices including data gathering and analysis, training, policy and oversight in the police department.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop procedures and manage staff to ensure efficient work efforts and quality output.
• Coordinate Risk Management activities, monitor project contingency, review and approve all changes, and ensure compliance with city and state retention requirements for program-related documents.
• Oversee professional contracts, from preparing proposals to negotiating and finalizing contracts and amendments. Review all invoices before payment.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to various groups, citizens, elected officials, and staff. Act as a liaison for project / program activities.
• Manage the project budget, ensuring appropriate allocation, monitoring expenditures, and preparing periodic reports. Develop and administer budgets and contracts.
• Supervise and participate in developing proposals, rule revisions, ordinances, and formal documentation for review and approval by elected officials and governing bodies.
• Oversee financial operations, initiate / participate in actions for core financial processes, and administer long-term financial plans and multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets.
• Provide staff supervision to ensure the quality and efficiency of work efforts.

Working Conditions

Regular Indoor Office Setting.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Planning, and Nonprofit Management.

Minimum Experience

Six to ten years of related experience, including three years of project management or supervisory experience.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Licenses / Certifications

None

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess.

This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list.

The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title.

Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought.

Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit : Civil Service Rules

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration.

This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list.

If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of governmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of modern supervisory techniques with the ability to delegate tasks and assignments.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, contract law, and managerial accounting.
• Good project management skills, including budgeting and evaluating financing alternatives.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the skill to make presentations.
• Strong research and analytical skills. Leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and activities.
• Experience and skill in strategic and tactical planning.
• Ability to recruit competent personnel, train them effectively, and supervise personnel for efficient performance and high morale.
• Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, success factors, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of computer software and information systems used to facilitate program management.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and implement innovative processes and procedures to achieve goals.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees.

Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.