City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management · 7 hours ago
Program Manager – Performance and Budget
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $73K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is seeking a Program Manager for Performance and Budget, a pivotal role focused on financial planning and organizational performance. The successful candidate will oversee cross-functional projects, ensuring strategies are aligned and executed effectively to maximize organizational impact.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationWater
Responsibilities
Performs process analysis and re-engineering to recommend strategies to improve efficiency, lower costs, and improve the quality of service delivery
Facilitate the design and implementation of new/improved process models and organizational structures
Manages and leads process teams to achieve desired results. Assist in the development of new process capabilities
Conduct operational assessments, audits, and performance evaluations
Perform project management, analyses of analytics and other data-driven reviews, and measure changes to ensure milestones are met and deliverables are achieved
Lead the planning, execution, and closing of high-priority programs and projects within the Performance and Budget portfolio, such as short and long-range financial planning initiatives, monitoring the budget of city-wide high-profile projects, and enterprise-wide mapping and performance dashboard development
Define program scope, objectives, governance, resource needs, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders and executive sponsors
Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including detailed project plans, risk registers, decision logs, and status reports
Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet established quality standards and strategic objectives
Design and implement mechanisms to link program expenditures directly to strategic organization outcomes and key performance indicators
Serve as a liaison between the financial planning and performance measurement functions, ensuring seamless integration and data consistency across both domains
Facilitate executive-level reviews of program budgets, performance forecasts, and variance analyses, providing clear and concise commentary on financial health and program efficacy
Identify and integrate smart city solutions, data-driven tools, and emerging technologies to improve program/project efficiency
Manage communication and collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, and Technology
Prepare compelling, data-driven presentation for the Executive Director to inform leadership of critical resource needs, project updates, and program management decisions
Proactively manage and escalate program risks and issues, developing contingency plans to minimize impact on schedule and budget
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making across all managed programs and projects
Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs/projects and report findings to office leadership
Work closely with government agencies to streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and improve service delivery
Mentor and guide project managers and contributors within the broader team on best practices for program execution and data analysis
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Performance and Budget team’s tools, templates, and methodologies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning, business, finance, data science, or related field
Minimum 4-6 years in performance management, budget management, program development, government operations, or technology strategy
Preferred
Program Management (PgMP), or Project Management (PMP, Agile) preferred
Company
City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management
Provides drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to more than 1 million people over a 650-square-mile area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mikita K. Browning
Commissioner (CEO-General Manager)
Kristi Ware Gaboriau, MPA HRM, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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