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Job Description
Summary
The City of Lancaster is seeking a driven, organized, and forward-thinking professional to serve as Organizational / Operations Project Coordinator (Project Manager) within the City Manager’s Office. This position plays an important role in advancing citywide priorities by coordinating high-impact projects, supporting operational initiatives, and helping move strategic goals into action.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across departments, and can balance organization, communication, and follow-through with excellence. The selected candidate will help ensure projects remain aligned with City priorities, timelines, and expectations while supporting collaboration between leadership, departments, and stakeholders.
Why Join the City of Lancaster?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of meaningful work that directly supports the City Manager’s Office and the City’s organizational goals. In this role, you will help strengthen operations, improve coordination, and support initiatives that make a lasting impact across the organization and the community.
We are looking for someone who is:- Productivity by moving projects forward and keeping priorities on track
- Resourcefulness by solving problems and coordinating effectively across departments
- Integrity in communication, follow-up, and accountability
- Dedication to supporting leadership and serving the organization well
- Excellence in every project, report, and interaction
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee organizational and operational projects as assigned by the City Manager’s Office
- Support the implementation of citywide priorities, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental efforts
- Coordinate with departments and stakeholders to ensure projects remain aligned with City goals, expectations, and timelines
- Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, and project updates for executive leadership and City Council
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and milestones to support timely completion of assigned initiatives
- Track progress, identify issues, and help develop solutions to keep projects moving forward effectively
- Serve as a liaison between the City Manager’s Office and internal and external stakeholders
- Support communication, coordination, and follow-up related to key organizational and operational initiatives
- Assist in maintaining organized records, documentation, and status updates for assigned projects
- Provide high-level coordination and project support while managing multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience- Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience
- Local government experience is required
- Must have or be actively pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master’s degree in Public Administration preferred
Qualifications - The ideal candidate will demonstrate:- Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with departments and leadership
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
- Strong judgment, professionalism, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to support high-level initiatives with discretion, accountability, and excellent customer service
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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