Hybrid Project Manager Analytics Specialist III (Grants) bei City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist is responsible for supporting initiatives established by the department/division leader. They possess knowledge of project development and the ability to manage a project or program from start to finish. They assist with the development and implementation of divisional goals and initiatives. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist possesses expertise in data analysis and has the ability to work with advanced levels of data analytics.

They drive change and process improvements within the customer base. The position of the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist is focused heavily on managing a wide range of projects involving data collection, production, and dissemination relating to strategy, planning, and organizational effectiveness efforts. This position reports to a department/division leader.

Major Project Manager & Analytics Functions
The major functions performed by the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist include the development of data and the subsequent analysis and application of the results. They work with internal customers and managers to identify areas requiring potential reorganization and develop and implement initiatives based on this research. The Project Manager &Analytics Specialist must display a highly developed skill set in the identification of data and the resulting application of project analysis and change initiatives.

DEFINITION OF CLASS
The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist class includes all positions whose duties are to identify and address process and project improvement opportunities within the City of Detroit. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist must possess a detailed understanding of project management, project development, project implementation, and project resolution. They are expected to have a broad knowledge of change management and change implementation.

Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III
At the advanced level, the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III takes the initiative to perform recurring or individual assignments. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III also resolves recurring problems independently (i.e., investigates recurring grievances or contract issues, obtains missing information, and explains procedural requirements). The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III refers situations not covered by instructions or precedents to the Operations General Manager for decision or help.

Position Duties

• Analyzes data from a variety of database sources and formats for research, systems, and report design. 
• Assists stakeholders in understanding generated reports, outputs, and operational interfaces, and counsels them on their use, and in finding ways to be used to improve their functionality.
• Assists with the implementation of divisional goals, initiatives, and plans.
• Develops and implements initiatives to improve work processes.
• Drives fact-based decision-making at all levels within the organization.
• Drives process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the processes/tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.
• Investigates and analyzes complex proposed departmental reorganizations of City departments.
• Manages project development and execution from inception to closure.
• Presents results of analyses concisely and effectively to ensure adoption.
• Produces summarization reports, outputs, and operational interfaces that present research findings to stakeholders.
• Provides recommendations for improving business results, operational efficiencies, and system experiences through in-depth analysis.
• Provides supporting information to substantiate research findings.
• Responsible for HR Data Management best practices, quality standards, and advanced HR Data Management activities (Acquisitions, Reorganizations, Advanced Data Setup, etc.).
• Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports to project sponsors.
• Works in conjunction with the Operations General Manager to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the Department.

Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III
This is the senior level of this series in which an employee acts as a subject matter expert and/or in a leadership type of role. They perform a wide scope of responsibilities. Employees may perform duties that have a City-wide impact and involve working with a wide variety of individuals and groups. The work of a Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III is reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree with a major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or a related field.

Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III
Advanced levels of responsibility and three to four (3-4) years of project management or data analytics experience.

License/Certificates

• Employees in this class are expected to remain current in human resources best practices and legal requirements and will be required to participate in continuing education and training opportunities.
• Designations from the Society of Human Resources Management, International Personnel Management Association –HR
• SHRM-CP/SCP Certification preferred.

Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Other Qualifications

Skill In:
Analysis.
Change Management.
Coordinating and expediting employee actions affecting department services.
Customer and Client Focus.
Data analysis.
Driving results.
Effective written and oral communication.
Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information.
Human Resources Capacity.
Initiative and Self-Management.
Organization.
Organizational Development.
Quality Management and Process Improvement.
Policy/Planning.
Problem Solving/Decision Making.
Professionalism and Credibility.
Project, change, and time management.
Teamwork and team development.
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
Time Management.
Various project management applications.

Ability To:
Assume individual accountability for achieving organizational goals with resourcefulness and minimal supervision.
Bring focus and perspective to group and team projects.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
Communicate effectively verbally with tact and diplomacy.
Concurrently manage multiple priorities.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Learn quality management and process improvement principles.
Learn the essentials of organizational development.
Learn the services, jobs, and skills required and the business activities of department(s) supported.
Organize and prioritize work to assure timely and effective completion of assignments and attainment of goals
Participate in labor-management ventures.
Remain current in human resources best practices and legal requirements.
Respond to workplace dynamics in a timely and proactive manner.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit:   15 points

BACKGROUND AND OTHER CHECKS:
Applicants may be subject to background and criminal checks.

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