The Pathways Program

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GOVT; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta Department of Procurement is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Director in overseeing procurement activities, ensuring alignment with City goals, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency.

You will assist with high-impact projects, lead Project Managers and Business Process Analysts, and drive continuous process improvement and resource optimization across departments to ensure project success and optimized operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and successful delivery of procurement projects.
• Support execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Contribute to workflow optimization and integrating technology to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Assist in mitigating risks and ensuring procurement activities comply with regulations and standards.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication with external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Track and report on project performance, identify opportunities for improvement and use data to optimize results.
• Assist with policy development and provide recommendations for process improvements and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Process optimization

Leadership support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Project Management

Tools

PMP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

• Company: City of Atlanta Department of Procurement
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30303 United States
• Salary: $73,268 to $122,357
• Date Posted: August 17, 2026
• Closing Date: August 28, 2026

Description

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.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and ensuring the successful delivery of procurement projects.
• Support the execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing project timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Contribute to the optimization of workflows and the integration of technology to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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.
• 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

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.