Senior Project Manager - AMENDED

Overview

As part of the City of Minneapolis Performance Management and Innovation department, 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.

Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

AMENDED January 9th, 2025 to reflect extended closing date of Wednesday, January 14th, 2025.

• 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, technical assistance, 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.

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 experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (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.

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

This position is NOT represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis. View the City's Civil Service Rules here.

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.

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