SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

JOB CLASS NUMBER: ADM091

PAY GRADE: G-20

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Office of Engagement & Innovation

REPORTS TO: Director of Engagement & Innovation

SUPERVISORY WORK: Yes

SALARY: $66,731 to $85,000 DOQ

SUMMARY:

The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering citywide projects that improve operations, services, and resident outcomes. As part of the Office of Engagement & Innovation, this position oversees cross-departmental projects—often involving technology, business process transformation, or community engagement—and ensures alignment with strategic goals. The role also includes supporting other project management staff to maintain consistency, accountability, and high-quality execution across initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned city initiatives, ensuring projects meet defined scope, timeline, and quality standards.
Collaborate with City Management, department leads, vendors, and stakeholders to define project objectives and secure resource alignment.
Create and manage detailed project plans, identifying milestones, dependencies, and potential risks.
Facilitate regular project meetings and stakeholder updates, proactively addressing roadblocks and reporting progress.
Oversee contract execution, procurement processes, and budget tracking for assigned projects.
Apply project management best practices and tools to drive consistent execution across diverse teams.
Support change management efforts related to new systems, policies, or processes.
Assist with evaluation and implementation of software platforms, workflow tools, and performance dashboards.
Provide mentorship or guidance to team members or project contributors as needed.

KNOWLEDGE:

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma).
Knowledge of municipal government operations and public service environments.
Familiarity with procurement practices, contract negotiation, and budget management.
Experience with collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Smartsheet).
Basic understanding of digital platforms, system integrations, and business process improvement.

SKILLS:

Strong leadership and coordination abilities across departments and disciplines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder facilitation and report writing.
Effective at balancing detail orientation with strategic focus.
Demonstrated skill in resolving conflict, building consensus, and guiding teams to results.
Ability to anticipate project risks and design mitigation strategies.

ABILITIES

Works well independently and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Thinks strategically and executes tactically.
Stays organized and composed under pressure, especially during deadline-driven projects.
Is adaptable to evolving priorities and stakeholder needs.
Can manage sensitive information and act with discretion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, or process improvement, with a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects in government, nonprofit, or technology-driven environments. Certifications such as PMP, CPM, CSM, or Six Sigma are highly preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as public administration, business management, or information systems is recommended but not required, provided the candidate has equivalent experience. A valid Texas driver’s license is required.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, stand, sit, hear, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Office of Engagement & Innovation offers flexible work schedule options determined at the time of hire. You will occasionally be required to work after hours to complete projects and meet deadlines.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

About Us

Start your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.

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