Senior Project Manager
City of Pasadena
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Job summary
The City of Pasadena is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex land use and transportation planning initiatives within the Planning & Community Development Department. The role focuses on advancing major projects such as a Specific Plan for the 710-stub area and coordinating across inter- and intra-governmental groups and community stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings extensive project management experience, strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to work
Qualifications
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in City/Transportation Planning; including at least two years in a lead analytical, managerial, or supervisory role.
- Bachelor's degree as listed in Education and Experience.
Responsibilities
- Manages high profile and complex land use projects and planning efforts, collaborating with inter- and intra-governmental organizations.
- Researches, analyzes, and interprets data related to land use matters such as zoning, environmental factors, and development trends.
- Prepares proposals, reviews technical documents, and monitors schedules and budgets.
- Delivers clear summaries and recommendations to management, considering state and local legislation.
- Represents the department at public meetings and collaborates with stakeholders.
- Engages with a wide range of stakeholders including elected officials, community groups, and applicants to advance assignments.
Skills
Education
Job description
The City of Pasadena is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Project Manager with expertise in managing complex land use projects. This is a new and exciting role in the Planning & Community Development Department. The position will be vital in advancing complex, innovative land use projects and planning efforts, such as the development and management of a Specific Plan for the 710-stub area. When not directly engaged in 710 related planning efforts, this position will lead or support a variety of functions across the department, which will be determined as capacity and opportunities are present.
The ideal candidate is someone who has well-documented experience in managing complex land use/transportation/infrastructure planning projects or who has managed or implemented other types of projects involving multiple facets of inter- and intra-governmental organizations as well as community stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, high-level project manager who thrives working independently, but will also be required to collaborate with the various stakeholders to move the project forward. Other key skills needed for success on the job include strong planning, organizational and follow-through skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; and the desire and ability to cooperate and collaborate with others.
- Manages high profile and complex land use projects and planning efforts, involving collaboration with inter- and intra-governmental organizations, such as, but not limited to, the development of a Specific Plan and implementing the Vision Plan for the 710 stub, large-scale developments, amendments to the Pasadena Municipal Code, City-wide interdepartmental projects.
- Research, collect, analyze, comprehend, prepare, and interpret data related to land use matters, such as, but not limited to, zoning/land use regulations; environmental factors; population and social economic trends; transportation, housing, economic and development trends; and other related factors.
- Prepares requests for proposal/qualifications for consulting services, is involved in the selection process, tracks work performed, reviews technical documents, monitors schedule and budget.
- Prepare summaries, technical assistance, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to management, in consideration of state legislation, and local legislation and policies.
- Prepares legal notices, staff reports, and related public hearing documents, for various decision makers and hearing bodies. Will primarily makes presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council and their committees.
- Builds rapport and actively engages with a range of stakeholders, elected officials, appointed Commissioners, City colleagues, members of the public and community organizations, project applicants and their technical team, to complete assignments.
- Represents the Department at various public and community meetings; may meet with a variety of federal, state, county, and other municipalities, and private/community organizations regarding assignments.
- Participates in outside community and professional groups and committees and provides technical assistance as necessary.
- Bachelor's degree in political science, marketing, real estate, urban planning, business or public administration, economics, or a closely related field
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in City/Transportation Planning; Policy Analysis; Architectural/Project Management; including at least two years in a lead analytical, managerial, or supervisory role.
- Action & Results Focus - Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
- Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
- Communication - Effectively delivering desired messages in writing, verbally and in formal presentations.
- Involving Others - Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
- Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience and the most highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an oral examination, and department interview. Probationary work period is 12 months. The position is a part of the Pasadena Management Association.
There is currently one vacancy in the Administration Division of the Planning and Community Development Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Must have or obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees.
“New” CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62
“Classic” members of CalPERS receive the following benefit formula: 2.5% at 55
The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation plan to help employees save for their retirement and supplement their CalPERS pension. Employees can defer salary with pre‑tax or Roth after‑tax deductions.
The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).
- Dental Insurance (HMO and PPO plans offered)
- Paid leave (holidays, sick leave, vacation leave)
- City-paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Allowance
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- These benefits may vary for employees whose FTE is less than .75 or work less than 30 hours per week.
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