Assistant Director

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director supports the Director in overseeing procurement activities, ensuring alignment with the City’s goals, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency. This role assists with managing high-impact projects, leading Project Managers and Business Process Analysts, and driving continuous process improvement and resource optimization. The Assistant Director collaborates across departments and engages with stakeholders to ensure the success of procurement projects and business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field
• 7+ years in procurement or project management
• 3+ years in a leadership or support role managing procurement projects
• Knowledge of project management principles, including risk mitigation and resource management.
• Experience in improving processes and integrating new technologies to increase operational efficiency.
• Strong ability to collaborate with teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and project performance to drive informed decisions and improvements.
• Ability to assist in leading teams and supporting the development of project management professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience in large-scale project management

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and ensuring the successful delivery of procurement projects.
• Support the execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing project timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Contribute to the optimization of workflows and the integration of technology to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in mitigating risks and ensuring procurement activities comply with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication with external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Track and report on project performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and using data to optimize results.
• Assist with policy development and provide recommendations for process improvements and adoption of new technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level