Salary: $95,585.00 - $125,365.00 Annually
Location : Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number:
Department: Law
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description
Law Department

Project Manager IV

• Public Service is calling you!
• Defend the treasury of one of "America's Greatest Cities."
• Relaxed and Collegial Work Environment
• Located in Exciting Downtown Detroit

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change.

Examples of Duties

1. Analyzes data from a variety of database sources and formats for research, systems, and report design.
2. Assists stakeholders in understanding generated reports, outputs, and operational interfaces, and counsels them on their use, and in finding ways to be used to improve their functionality.
3. Drive process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the process's tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.
4. Produce summarization reports, outputs, and operational interfaces that present research findings to stakeholders.
5. Responsible for Data Management best practices, quality, and advanced Data Management activities (Acquisitions, Reorganizations, Advanced Data Setup, etc.).
6. Works in conjunction with the department/division leader to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change management across the Department.
7. Responsible for Data Management best practice, quality standards and advanced Data Management activities (Acquisitions, Reorganizations, Advance Data Setup, etc.).
8. Works in conjunction with the department/division leader to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the Department.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree with major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or a related field.

Experience

• Significantly advanced levels of responsibility and four to five (4-5) years of years of project management or data analytics experience.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 30%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 70%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 3/12/2026
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources modeling.
• Information technology.
• Management principles and generally accepted methodologies and procedures.
• Project management tools and software packages.
• Data analysis.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information.
• Initiative and Self-Management.
• Organization.
• Professionalism and Credibility.
• Teamwork and team development.
• Various project management applications.

Ability To:

• Assume individual accountability for achieving goals with resourcefulness and minimal supervision.
• Bring focus and perspective to group and team projects.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Communicate effectively verbally with tact and diplomacy.
• Respond to workplace dynamics in a timely and pro-active manner.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

02

How many years of experience do you have in project management or data analytics?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 - 7 years of experience
• 7 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No Experience

03

Describe your project management or data analytics experience below.
04

List the project management tools and software packages below that you are familiar with.
05

Did you attach your cover letter and updated resume to your application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question