PROJECT STRATEGY MANAGER - CPD

Project Strategy Manager

Under direction, develops and manages implementation plans and strategies to achieve compliance with consent decree requirements and the strategic vision for the Chicago Police Department; and performs related duties as required. Positions will be working in a fast-paced environment requiring the management of multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Duties :

• Develops comprehensive implementation plans and strategies to ensure complete and effective implementation of reforms required under the consent decree and strategic plan (e.g., use of force, training, community policing, data / reporting)
• Maintains multiple project work plans and schedules to ensure that projects adhere and meet individual milestones and deliverables associated with reforms
• Builds and maintains working relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., sworn and senior staff, external stakeholders) to identify and resolve barriers to implementation and ensure systematic reform efforts
• Facilitates meetings with stakeholders to provide visibility on project progress, deadlines, and issues
• Acts as a liaison with Independent Monitor's Office and works with team to ensure complete implementation of reforms
• Keeps abreast of new or emerging reform initiatives and best practices and recommends solutions and changes to departmental policies and procedures as appropriate
• Compiles and analyzes data and information and drafts recommendations for senior leadership
• Maintains accurate records of progress across various implementation plans
• Prepares project status, recommendations, and ad hoc reports for stakeholders

Location : Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Avenue

Days : Monday - Friday

Hours : 8 : 30AM 4 : 30PM

This position is exempt from the career service.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus two (2) years of project management, policy analysis, business management, or management consulting work experience, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus one (1) year of project management, policy analysis, business management, or management consulting work experience.

Selection Requirements : This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise and / or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Note : Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen, and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department.