Project Manager Analytics Specialist 1 bei City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist is responsible for supporting the Operations initiatives established by the Operations General Manager.  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 the Operations General Manager.

This is an entry level position in this series.  Incumbents assist higher-level professionals in the conduct of their duties and/or perform specific tasks as directed.  Work is reviewed at frequent intervals for accuracy, adherence to goals and technical soundness.

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.
• These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Minimum qualifications increase based on the level of the position.  Note: additional qualifications (i.e. special conditions) may apply to a particular position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's degree with major in human resources, data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or labor relations. 
• Experience 
• Project Manager & Analytics Specialist I- One to three (1-3) years of human resources experience in any combination of the following components: compensation, recruitment/staffing, benefits, labor relations, employee relations, training and development, and organizational development.

Other Qualifications

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 point

LRD: 04/14/2025