Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerThe Senior Project Manager will expand the STAR team's capacity to manage a high-volume portfolio of more than 150 projects annually. This position will serve as the lead subject matter expert for the team's most complex STAR-funded economic development, housing, arts, cultural, and capital projects. The Senior Project Manager will independently guide projects from application through closeout, provide technical expertise to staff and stakeholders, and help strengthen program processes and customer service.Here's what you can expect to do:Manage a portfolio of complex STAR-funded projects from application and contracting through implementation and closeout.Coordinate project plans, contracts, funding, budgets, compliance requirements, schedules, and deliverables.Serve as a primary resource for applicants, developers, grantees, City departments, funding partners, and regulatory agencies.Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for City leadership, elected officials, advisory bodies, and other stakeholders.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project staff while resolving complex issues and improving program processes, policies, workflows, and customer service.Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, and two years of experience as a Project Manager or four years of experience in a development project management area or equivalent.Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A resumeFirst time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.Human Resources Contact Information: Michelle LeBow View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.