Airport Program Management Officer I - Executive Assistant - EDGM

City of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking a Program Management Officer I GE16 to provide high-level executive assistance and lead cross-functional initiatives in the airport enterprise. Reporting to the Airport EDGM, you will coordinate priorities, meetings, and briefing materials to support strategic decisions.

The role combines administration, project coordination, research, and follow-through, requiring discretion and strong communication with executive leadership and city partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years of related work experience
• Masters degree in related field is preferred and is a plus
• PMP or related certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive assistance to the Airport EDGM
• Coordinate meetings, priorities, and follow-up actions
• Prepare executive-level communications and briefing materials
• Oversee selected special projects and cross-functional initiatives

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Job Title Pay Grade

Program Management Officer I GE16

Posting expires: 10/23/2026

Salary range: $90,000.00-$115,000.00

General Description and Classification Standards:

Reporting to the Airport Executive Deputy General Manager (EDGM), this position provides high-level executive assistance and special project support to advance enterprise priorities and ensure the effective coordination of the executive office.

The position serves as a trusted liaison between executive leadership, airport divisions, City departments, external partners, and other key stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing executive priorities, coordinating meetings and follow-up actions, preparing executive-level communications and briefing materials, and overseeing selected special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

The role combines executive administration, project coordination, research, analysis, and organizational follow-through. The position is expected to anticipate executive needs, maintain awareness of key organizational priorities, facilitate timely decision-making, and ensure assignments and commitments are tracked through completion.

Supervision Received:

Direction received is broad and focused on executive priorities, organizational coordination, and special initiatives. The position is expected to exercise considerable discretion, judgment, confidentiality, and independence while maintaining consistent communication with executive leadership regarding priorities, risks, deadlines, and emerging issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience – Bachelor’s degree in related field and five (5) years of related work experience. This job requires mandatory in office work only.

Licensures and Certifications - None required in general.

Preferred Requirements - Masters degree in in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Public Policy, or other related field 8 or more years of project management, operations or consulting experience; experience in management, strategy or operational consulting preferred but not required; Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification strongly preferred.

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. [JB1]

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.