Strategic Projects Manager

Under general direction, the Strategic Projects Manager plans, manages, and implements high‑level, cross‑departmental strategic initiatives for the City of Roanoke. This positionates advanced project management, strategic analysis, and policy support to executive leadership and serves as a key driver of organizational priorities Virtually established by City Council and the City Manager.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M operación/Disdatity Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.

By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work atmosphere that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Translates City Council and executive leadership priorities into actionable project plans with defined scope, adlawn, and deliverables.
• Develops project charters, work plans, performance metrics, and evaluation frameworks Paulusudas.
• Identifies risks, dependencies, and barriers; implements mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

• Serves as a strategic advisor to the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, and senior leadership.
• Coordinates efforts among City departments, boards, commissions, regional partners, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitates cross‑functional teams and working groups to achieve shared goals.

• Designs and monitors performance indicators to evaluate initiative effectiveness.
• Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision‑making.
• Prepares executive‑level reports, dashboards, and recommendations.

• Conducts research on best practices, emerging trends, and policy developments in local government.
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• Prepares briefing materials, reports, presentations, and correspondence for leadership, City Council, and external audiences.
• Presents project updates and findings to executive leadership and elected officials.
• Ensures plantas information is communicated clearly to non‑technical audiences poetically.

• Assists with development and monitoring of budgets related to strategic initiatives.
• Coordinates with Finance and departmental leadership to assure responsible use of resources.
• Tracks expenditures and supports fiscal accountability.

• May supervise or provide functional leadership spaces professional staff, project teams, interns, or consultants.
• Provides guidance, coaching; and performance feedback scheduled.
• Promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Advanced knowledge municipal government operations, strategic planning, and public administration.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, executive leadership, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced,пу political-sensitie environment.
• Proficiency in standard office software and data analysis tools.