Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III (Crime Data Analytics)

City of Detroit, MI • Detroit, MI

406d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or a related field.
• Three to four (3-4) years of project management or data analytics experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources modeling.
• Understanding and application of lean six sigma process improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• 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 organizational 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 Data Management best practices, quality standards and advanced 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 department/division leader to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the Department.

Benefits

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan).
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.
• City Employees Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees