Assistant Director

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Director – Department of Procurement to support the Director in managing procurement operations, leading projects, and driving process improvements. This role requires collaboration across departments and strong risk and compliance oversight.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years in procurement or PM, with 3+ years in a leadership or support role; a Bachelor's degree is required, Master’s preferred, and PMP/Lean Six Sigma certifications are favored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in procurement or project management, with 3+ years in a leadership or support role managing procurement projects.
• PMP and Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance and successful delivery of projects.
• Support the execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Contribute to workflow optimization and integration of technology to improve efficiency.
• Help mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Support cross-department collaboration and engagement with external stakeholders.
• Track and report on project performance; identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with policy development and recommend process enhancements and new tech adoption.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Procurement

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Process optimization

Communication

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Salary Range

$73,268.14-$122,357.79

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Director – Department of Procurement

Location: City of Atlanta, Georgia

Job Summary: The Assistant Director supports the Director in overseeing procurement activities, ensuring alignment with the City’s goals, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency. This role assists with managing high-impact projects, leading Project Managers and Business Process Analysts, and driving continuous process improvement and resource optimization. The Assistant Director collaborates across departments and engages with stakeholders to ensure the success of procurement projects and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Support: Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and ensuring the successful delivery of procurement projects.
• Project Management: Support the execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing project timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Process Improvement & Technology: Contribute to the optimization of workflows and the integration of technology to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Assist in mitigating risks and ensuring procurement activities comply with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication with external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and using data to optimize results.
• Policy Implementation: Assist with policy development and provide recommendations for process improvements and adoption of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 7+ years in procurement or project management, with 3+ years in a leadership or support role managing procurement projects.
• Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and experience in large-scale project management.

Core Competencies

• Project & Risk Management: Knowledge of project management principles, including risk mitigation and resource management.
• Process Optimization: Experience in improving processes and integrating new technologies to increase operational efficiency.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong ability to collaborate with teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze data and project performance to drive informed decisions and improvements.
• Leadership Support: Ability to assist in leading teams and supporting the development of project management professionals.

Work Environment

Office-based with occasional travel. Extended hours may be required during peak project phases.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.