Strategic Initiatives Project Manager

Town-of-Oro-Valley,-A; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Oro Valley in Arizona is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-priority, cross‑department initiatives. Under the Assistant Town Manager, you will supervise staff, coordinate multiple projects, and support the General Plan and Strategic Plan implementations.

Responsibilities include preparing analyses and presentations for public hearings, leading the Community Academy, monitoring plan progress, and facilitating public meetings and outreach.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines and follow up with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of projects aligned with General Plan and Strategic Plan.
• Coordinate multiple projects and staff with minimal supervision.
• Prepare analyses, reports, graphics, and presentations for public hearings.
• Lead Community Academy and supervise assigned staff.
• Monitor plan implementations and report performance metrics.
• Facilitate public meetings and outreach to stakeholders.
• Participate in intergovernmental and community meetings.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Policy knowledge

Instruction following

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public or business Administration or related field

Two years of professional/administrative experience

Equivalent education/experience combination

Job description

Expected Hiring Range: $74,233 - $92,791

Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications

Under general direction of the Assistant Town Manager, manages and coordinates high-priority projects and initiatives that cross departmental lines or require sustained executive attention. The position supervises assigned staff, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and supports implementation of the Town’s General Plan, Strategic Plan, and other Council and organizational priorities.

• Ensures completion of projects identified through the General Plan, Strategic Plan, specific plans, and new public-facing initiatives.
• Manages and coordinates multiple projects at any one time.
• Prepares advanced-level technical analyses, reports, graphics, and presentations for public hearings and meetings.
• Completes and manages special projects with minimal oversight, subject to final review upon project completion.
• Serves as part of the coordination team for Senior Management Team and Executive Leadership Team retreats and quarterly Senior Management Team meetings.
• Serves as lead for the Community Academy.
• Monitors and reports on implementation of the General Plan, Strategic Plan, and other specific plans adopted by the Town.
• Supports organization-wide performance management, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of assigned staff and evaluates division operations and activities.
• Facilitates public meetings and other outreach efforts. May provide guidance to Town Council, boards, and commissions during public sessions.
• Participates in federal, state, regional, county, agency, and community meetings related to assigned initiatives.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business Administration or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a professional/administrative capacity.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years of professional experience with project management.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple departments, organizations, or stakeholders.
• Experience with strategic planning, performance management, organizational improvement, or related work.Strong executive-level writing, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Local government or comparable public-sector experience.

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor, office environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance; may work more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.