Special Projects Manager - City Manager's Office

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity
, Respect, Professionalism
, and Customer Service
, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

Salary commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $121,500 - $151,875/annually

The deadline to submit applications is November 2, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Reporting to the City Manager's Office, the Special Projects Manager will oversee designated projects and initiatives having significant city and community impact. The position will be responsible for planning, administering and completing assigned projects, which may cross several functional areas and departments. Assignments may vary in length and complexity but are generally not permanent. This role will not supervise staff but will delegate to, and collaborate with, individuals supporting a project.

• Perform a wide range of duties to assist executive management in managing and coordinating city initiatives, policies, and projects.
• Lead special projects which may include identifying, verifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvement opportunities to eliminate unnecessary complexity.
• Support projects and strategic planning from inception to delivery, working cross-departmentally providing technical and analytical support.
• Establishes and guides short, mid, and long-range financial plans and strategies including preparation and effective management of project budgets.
• Partner with executive management to identify strategic opportunities and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and feasibility assessments to support project decisions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align on objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Participates in the city's development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Serve as a catalyst for a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Identify market trends, emerging technology, and process variations as part of establishing continuous improvement in collaboration with departments.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or directly related field

• 7 years progressively responsible experience in project management

• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record.

• Master's degree in public administration, political science, business administration or related field preferred
• Professional experience in local government, public administration, urban planning, or within a preferred public sector environment

• Understanding of public sector budgeting, financial management, regulatory requirements, and strategic planning principles including capital plans and operational plans.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting the…