Project Manager

Job Summary

The Project Manager will organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization's research, development, and product implementation efforts. Duties include planning and overseeing multiple projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. Project managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed. The Department leadership assigns work in terms of detailed and general instructions. Work is spot checked and reviewed for accuracy and the nature and propriety of final results.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints. receive written and oral inquiries concerning emergency management plans and formulate appropriate responses; Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegate accordingly.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project; Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation; Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Prepare and deliver monthly reports/updates to Department leadership and county officials.
• Acts as a liaison between the company, customers, and vendors; addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Communicates and collaborates with sales and marketing teams to provide training and information required to promote and sell new projects, programs, and systems.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Conducts presentations to county officials, department leadership, and community partners, using various platforms to provide Project scope.

Additional Duties:

• The employee in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the policies, methods, and procedures of Project Management.
• Knowledge of the process and management of government contracts, as well as state and federal grants which could be pertinent to Rockdale County.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate; Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with computers and Microsoft Office, Access, and Excel programs.
• Skill in organizing workflow to process work within an assigned time frame, while handling multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office environment but may require visits to off-site locations. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Public Administration, or related field.

Three (3) years of experience in Project Management.

OR have a combination of education, training, and experience that is equivalent to #1 and #2 above that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Preferences

Project Management Certification (PMP), PgMP, CAPM, or comparable.

Experience with Project Management on the Federal, County, City, or local government level.