WHO WE ARE

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! Home to 34 cities and nine townships; from Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees.

Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager for the Medical Examiner's Office plays a crucial role in planning, executing, and overseeing various projects to improve departmental operations, compliance, and service delivery. Reporting to the Division Director, this position is responsible for overseeing administrative functions such as budgeting, procurement, contracting, and personnel management. The ideal candidate will have exceptional administrative skills, a deep understanding of financial management, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Required Tasks

• Develop, manage, assisting the Division Director in monitoring the department's budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to funding requirements.
• Analyze financial data, forecast expenditures, and recommend cost-saving for department.
• Lead meetings in preparation to coordinate projects from inception to completion
• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and policies.
• Negotiate and manage contracts
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor contract performance until completion
• Identify opportunities for cost-effective procurement and process improvements.
• Ensure that department policies and procedures comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Engage with internal departments, contractors/vendors, outside agencies and stakeholders across Wayne County and Wayne State University to ensure ongoing operational objectives within the office are met.
• Ensure vehicles are being maintained and investigators paperwork is updated yearly
• Perform general administrative duties such as but not limited to; filing, photocopying, taking and distributing meeting minutes, managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling appointments with internal and external parties, sorting and distributing correspondence and maintaining database records.
• Ensure projects stay on track and deadlines are met
• Wayne County MEO Liaison for external vendors and contractors
• Submit daily service request
• Assist Division Director in Joint Advisory Committee meetings
• Compile information, and prepare documents to support Division Director in meetings
• Work efficiently Division Director, Wayne County FMP team, Wayne State University Division Leadership and Program management to take and implement perspectives and feedback.
• Plan and oversee projects related to department improvements, including upgrades to facilities, implementation of new technologies, and process optimization.
• Assist in coordinating project activities and resources
• Support planning and scheduling of project timelines
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining project documentation and handling reports
• Perform other assignments as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative leadership roles, preferably in a mortuary setting.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget development and monitoring.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, contracting, and vendor management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in personnel management, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software.