Project Manager, CEO's Office

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

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About The Position

DeKalb County is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to support the Chief Housing Officer and Chief Development Officer in advancing housing, real estate investment, and development initiatives across the County. This role blends strategic project coordination with data-informed reporting to drive effective program execution and promote sustainable community growth and economic opportunity. The purpose of this classification is to plan, coordinate, and strategically manage multiple, highly complex projects with multi-agency or enterprise-wide impact on county services and operations to ensure timely delivery, alignment with organizational objectives, and departmental and constituent satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field required
Six years of progressively responsible project management experience to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Requires a valid Georgia driver’s license
Possession and maintenance of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or must be attained within one year of employment in this classification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business Analytics, or a related field.
6 years of progressively responsible project management experience with 3–5 years in housing or development programs, or public sector analytics.
PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Familiarity with federal housing program.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and executive-level narratives.
Proficiency in data tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of affordable housing, community development, economic development, and local government operations.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Develops detailed, strategic project plans outlining resources, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables; and designs, develops, and oversees project schedules and plans to ensure on-time completion.
Aligns with stakeholders and secures management and client agreement on project plans and timelines while identifying and addressing potential obstacles or resource needs.
Assembles cross-functional project teams comprised of subject matter experts from various disciplines, and recruits, evaluates, and assigns team members based on skills and competencies to optimize project outcomes.
Facilitates transparent communication by defining and implementing effective methods for sharing project status and progress with all stakeholders and addresses challenges before they escalate.
Applies project management tools by utilizing tracking systems and software to manage and monitor all aspects of project progress: tracks milestones, budgets, and performance indicators; and provides detailed reports to leadership, resulting in measurable outcomes.
Establishes standards by developing and implementing operational policies, best practices, and training resources to improve project efficiency and consistency for quality control and assurance.
Analyzes client needs to identify client requirements, propose solutions, and define project specifications.
Develops integrated solutions by designing tools, reports, training materials, and operational systems to meet project and client needs.
Coordinate and monitor housing and development projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with county goals and timelines.
Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables; identify risks and recommend solutions.
Facilitate collaboration across departments, external partners, and community stakeholders.
Prepare executive-level briefings, project updates, and documentation for leadership.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track performance metrics for housing and development programs.
Analyze program data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Support grant reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Create clear, compelling presentations and visualizations for internal and public audiences.
Provide direct project and analytical support to the Chief Housing Officer and Chief Development Officer.
Coordinate strategic planning sessions, stakeholder meetings, and follow-up actions.
Conduct research and synthesize findings to inform policy development and program design.