Staff Technical Program Manager, OpenGov
$150-210k
Bonus eligible
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
Open for applications
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$150-210k
Bonus eligible
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power more effective and accountable government.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in technical program management, portfolio management, or a related role, preferably within an R&D environment
- Proven track record of managing large, complex software development projects from inception to completion. Willingness to take on cross functional projects as the program owner, from time to time
- Strong understanding of portfolio management principles and best practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- 8+ Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
What the job involves
- This role reports directly to the Engineering Chief of Staff Program and is part of the R&D Program and Operations team.
- You’ll oversee the portfolio management processes of our R&D product development organization.
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our projects are prioritized, funded, and aligned with our strategic goals.
- Your work will enable us to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders
- Strategic Support: Provide strategic support in the execution of projects and initiatives that align with the company's technological and business objectives, including R&D portfolio management
- Portfolio Management: Lead the end-to-end management of the R&D product development portfolio, ensuring projects are prioritized, funded, and aligned with organizational goals
- Process Optimization: Implement and refine portfolio management processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability across the organization
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project statuses, risks, and opportunities
- Resource Allocation: Coordinate with department leads to allocate resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and minimizing bottlenecks
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the portfolio and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
- Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor project progress, quality, and impact
- Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging feedback and data to refine processes and enhance overall performance
Our take
As the world digitizes, governments must innovate their operations in order to deliver the highest standard of service. OpenGov offers cloud software products to help governments manage performance, improve budgeting, and visualize operational intelligence, as well as providing comprehensive open data.
OpenGov is the leader in local government software. Its cloud-based products, which aided a number of public agencies through the pandemic, include citizen services, procurement, budgeting and planning capabilities - made comprehensive by a series of strategic acquisitions. The company's coherent and integrated software solution significantly reduces the stress on government systems, allowing them to work smarter and better for their citizens.
OpenGov serves over 1,600 governments across the US, and continues to secure new clients. It also has made several partnerships towards improving its range of services which will enable it to remain a powerful tool for governments wishing to digitally transform.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2022
$50m
LATE VC
Oct 2021
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $228m
Company benefits
- Work from anywhere
- Unlimited vacation
- Mission-driven colleagues
- World-class healthcare
- Professional development
Company values
- What we say we’ll do
- We have passion for the mission
- We drive for customer impact
Company HQ
Trinidad, San Jose, CA
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Leadership
Zachary Bookman
(CEO)Prior to co-founding OpenGov, was a Principal for Formation 8 and a Special Advisor with ISAF in Afghanistan, focusing on rule of law and governance.
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