Project Manager I

Salary commensurate with experience

Position open until 10/2/2025

General Description and Classification Standards

This role focuses on driving strategic allocation of Technology resources and ensuring the achievement of the agency's Strategic Technology Plan. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing professional and technical staff assistance, offering strategic advice to senior leadership, and managing key Technology initiatives for the department.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Lead the development and implementation of Technology goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the department.
• Track performance of the Technology team and the agency against the Strategic Technology Plan.
• Create and lead strategy for the department to achieve the Strategic Technology Plan.
• Support the development and improvement of Technology infrastructure, applications, and systems for law enforcement operations.
• Guide Technology policies and manage third-party contracts for software and system solutions.
• Manage the Technology team focused on developing and maintaining secure, efficient, and reliable Technology infrastructure and services.
• Champion the integration of Technology solutions to support agency initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics to inform decision-making and Technology investment.
• Participate in the development of efficient data collection and analysis systems; recommend modifications to work methods; provide research and data analysis to assess the feasibility of incorporating advanced technologies to improve performance.
• Respond to and resolve complex technical issues and inquiries from staff and stakeholders.
• Participate in the management of the operation and administration of the Technology budget; assist in the preparation and management of the department's Technology budget.
• Upon direction, may select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical, and administrative support subordinates with a key focus on superior customer service.
• Recommends organization strategy and policy changes within required legislative or executive limitations and may make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of 
• Ability to
• Technology methods and materials used in law enforcement
• Strategic management and planning principles for technology
• Recent trends and sources in technology and public administration
• Organization, management, budgeting, personnel management, and enterprise financing
• Organize and lead a large technology department efficiently
• Build positive relationships across diverse populations and cultures
• Delegate authority effectively
• Plan and schedule long-term work
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies
• Generate innovative ideas through strategic vision

Minimum Qualifications

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, criminal justice, project management, or related field.
• Extensive experience in Technology Infrastructure, systems, and application planning and design.
• 5 years of professional Technology project management in the field of equivalent Technology or Law Enforcement.

Licensures And Certifications

None

Preferred Requirements

7 years of professional Technology project management and/or managerial experience in the field of equivalent Technology or Law Enforcement

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

This job requires mandatory in office work only

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.