JOB DESCRIPTION
Posting Open Until Filled
Salary Range : $74,800 - $124,600
General Description and Classification Standards
The Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP) is committed to implementing Atlanta City Design and transforming Atlanta into the best possible version of itself.
Adopted into the City Charter in December 2017, Atlanta City Design articulates an aspiration for the future city that Atlantans can fall in love with, knowing that if people love their city, they will make better decisions about it.
The Department's objective is to guide the development of the City through planning, design review, plan approval, code compliance, and housing assistance.
The Department works closely with the Neighborhood Planning Units, independent community organizations, and developers to provide policy guidance and assistance to support the growth of our community.
DCP is seeking to hire a Director of Data, Strategy and Innovation who understands industry and business operation trends and can identify strategic insights and turn those insights into organization-wide transformation.
The Director will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations. Providing supervision to two teams, Project Management and Operations and Analytics, collectively this team is charged with driving organizational change, supporting and maintaining department data collection systems, identifying and measuring on key performance indicators, and improving operational efficiency and performance.
The Director will work closely with the Department's Operational Offices to develop, manage, maintain, execute cross-functional initiatives and will be held accountable for the identification, qualification and capture of work processes and development of efficient methods for improved organizational efficiency in the department.
The Director will assess opportunities as well as help review systems, operations, processes, customers, market and data for decision making.
This role also conducts various planning and department improvement activities, including the oversight for data collection and analysis.
This is a fully seasoned managerial level charged with responsibility for significant specialized functions within a department.
Position manages a group of employees, typically with an intermediate supervisor, or a smaller group of specialized professional employees.
Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.
Supervision Received
Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Serves on the leadership team of the Department of City Planning. Contributes to the development and execution of department goals, budgets, and operations - providing subject matter expertise on community and economic development.
Manages, coordinates, and supports innovative department-wide activities that result in improvements to existing structures and systems to maximize program performance.
Refines, implements, and integrates the departments vision as expressed in Atlanta City Design, the CDP, and other strategic plan framework into the existing performance management system(s).
Leads the design and implementation of data governance and data management frameworks, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
Defines a multiyear operations and performance management strategy and roadmap for success with input from the Commissioner and Leadership team.
Stays abreast with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in data analytics and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
Manages a team of project managers, data professionals, and system administrators, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to achieve strategic objectives.
Building support, by utilizing excellent communication and leadership skills in driving projects.
Oversees the collection of performance management tools.
Uses project management tools and data-driven analysis to identify problem areas and opportunities, set targets and design and implement action-oriented plans to drive tangible results for the City.
Develops actionable recommendations and implementation plans that take budget / policy constraints into account and evaluate impact of change on service delivery, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Actively manages medium to large-scale projects, including leading project meetings, facilitating project team interaction, managing scope, managing deadlines, managing project budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery of solutions.
Produces clear, concise, and consistent deliverables to communicate problems and recommendations with attention to presentation and potential audiences.
Manages and maintains strong relationships with a
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted: Oct. 24, 2024, 1:52 a.m.
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