Project Manager - Office of Equity

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager will provide project management support to enhance department operations and enable effective service delivery. They will collaborate with Office of Equity (OOE) managers, direct practice staff, and the Director of Equity Strategy & Operations to design efficient processes and advance department projects. Responsibilities include implementing project management best practices for design, planning, cost estimation, and document preparation. The role involves meeting with stakeholders to review project plans, budgets (if applicable), schedules, and progress, ensuring timely reporting and communication while identifying and addressing scope adjustments to achieve project goals. This is a Limited-Term Employment (LTE) position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026. Continued employment beyond this date may be considered based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance, with the potential for conversion to a permanent role. Schedule: This position will work a hybrid schedule with three (3) days in the office and two (2) days remote per week. Occasional nights and weekends will be required to participate in events.

Requirements

Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required
Associate degree or higher in Business, Project Management, Organizational Development, Process Improvement or closely related field required
Two (2) years or more of work experience in Project Management, Process Improvement or Strategic Planning required
One (1) year or more of work experience in a Supervisory or Management role required
Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams required

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Agile certification preferred
SCRUM certification preferred
Previous experience using Smartsheet, Office 365 products, project tracking software and Power BI preferred
Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

Support OOE staff to develop and deploy standard processes and tools for project management support (i.e., charters, logic models, process maps/flow charts, project timelines, goal setting guides).
Support project leads and teams through the lifecycle of a project using a standardized approaches (e.g., Agile, SCRUM, waterfall) as appropriate.
Manage the intake process of technical assistance and capacity-building services.
Maintain accurate information on the status of assigned projects within project management software.
Identify quality assurance gaps and opportunities within OOE and collaborate with others to develop solutions.
Create standards for quality assurance in project management.
Research, recommend, and implement project management policies, principals, and practices.
Promote teamwork and a culture of collaboration
Work effectively in a matrix environment where lines of reporting are mixed. Complete projects with internal and external resources that may not have direct reporting or chain of command authority to this position.
Provide lessons learned and recommendations for continuous improvement to advance project management maturity within Milwaukee County that leads to impact.
Collaborate with department, division, and service area teams to develop department-level outcomes in connection with the countywide Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and community indicators.
Support the metric development process and work with other staff to promote sustainable data review best practices within the projects and programs
Respond to emerging department and/or countywide priorities as assigned.
Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen skills and resources in project management, continuous improvement, and evaluation.