Project Manager, Community Development

1 week ago

Atlanta, United States Metro Atlanta Chamber Full time

The Project Manager, Community Development is responsible for supporting the Downtown Reimagined project for the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) and our stakeholders. This role will support the program and develop partnerships with city, state, public and private stakeholders to achieve a safer, more vibrant and welcoming downtown. This individual will work under the Senior Vice President, Economic Development, and in close partnership with other departments within MAC.  


The ideal candidate will forge and maintain successful relationships with business, government, and community leaders and is able to manage multiple high-priority projects. Must be a mission-driven individual with a servant leader attitude. This position is partially funded through a 36-month grant with, upon successful completion of grant objectives, a possibility for renewal.



Work Program:

  • Support the execution of MAC’s list of recommendations for Downtown Reimagined and coordinate with external partners to make sure ideas are implemented and progress is achieved
  • Drive and track performance of the Downtown Reimagined Initiative effort against goals
  • Help create project updates to key internal and external stakeholders, including with senior-level stakeholders (e.g., mayor’s office, Steering Committee) to ensure their support of the effort
  • Facilitate meetings with project stakeholders, attending some on your own to develop and strengthen relationships, provide updates on our efforts and solicit support and buy-in from partners.


Skills & Expertise Required:

  • Excitement for the Downtown Reimagined Initiative goals and belief in the vision to create a more vibrant downtown for all
  • Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coordinated revitalization program across a range of outcomes (e.g., development, transportation, entertainment)
  • Knowledge of the inner workings of City of Atlanta, Fulton County and the State of Georgia, as well as stakeholders like ACVB, GWCC, GSU, CAP/ADID, ARC, private real estate developers and others
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced program environment, ideally in governmental or quasi- governmental role. 
  • Experience with strategic thinking and strategic planning / decision making
  • Understanding of real estate (e.g., real property acquisition, lending, development), including relationships with key individuals from the development and brokerage community
  • Sharp verbal and written communication skills as well as creating digital presentations


Previous Experience:

  • 3+ years of prior experience across economic development, urban planning, real estate, strategy, management consulting, project management, transformations and / or senior management functions


 

About MAC

 

The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We’re also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta’s innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta’s story.

 

Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values

 

MAC’s purpose is to UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:

 

Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act

Knock Down Walls, Open Doors

Take the Lead, Share the Credit

Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach

 

At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:


  • Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge. 

 

  • Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.   

 

  • All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals. 


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