Special Projects Manager

City of San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

386d • $77,910 - $116,866

About The Position

The Special Projects Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating complex administrative projects that require specialized knowledge. This role involves conducting research, providing data, making recommendations, and implementing solutions to achieve project goals. The position includes direct supervision of assigned staff and requires effective communication and collaboration with various city departments and external agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, business, finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives.
• Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management.
• Oversees coordination between divisions/departments throughout the duration of projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office and Mayor & Council Offices.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing problems within department or division.
• Assists in preparing and monitoring of annual departmental or divisional budget.
• Serves as departmental/divisional representative at conferences and meetings.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff, with continuous conversations, listening and communicating through various methods.

Benefits

• Subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees.
• Paid disability benefits.
• Paid life insurance.
• Automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

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