Technical Project Manager, Accela
$140-160k
+ Eligible to earn commissions
SaaS solutions for government
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SaaS solutions for government
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-160k
+ Eligible to earn commissions
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower state and local governments to attract and grow businesses, protect citizens and build smart cities and communities.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and is skilled at translating complex technical initiatives into clear execution plans while proactively managing dependencies, risks, and timelines
- 6–8 years of experience in program or project management supporting technology, data, or analytics initiatives
- Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholders
- Strong understanding of project planning, requirements management, and delivery tracking, with the ability to translate complex initiatives into actionable work plans
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to facilitate collaboration between technical and business teams
- Experience using project management tools to track progress, manage risks, and communicate program status
- Familiarity with Agile delivery environments; PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
What the job involves
- Accela is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex cross-functional programs supporting engineering, data, and technology initiatives
- This role is responsible for driving alignment, execution, and delivery across teams to ensure engineering programs achieve their intended outcomes
- The TPM partners closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders and brings sufficient technical fluency to support program delivery while relying on engineering leads for architectural and technical decisions
- This role operates with a high degree of ownership in managing program execution and coordinating work across teams
- Lead cross-functional programs supporting engineering, data, and technology initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope
- Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define program objectives, milestones, and delivery plans
- Ensure requirements and acceptance criteria are clearly defined and understood before work begins by identifying gaps, surfacing risks, and clarifying dependencies
- Facilitate alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders on priorities, delivery sequencing, and key decisions
- Maintain project plans, timelines, and status reporting to ensure stakeholders have visibility into program progress
- Support planning and coordination in agile delivery environments, helping teams maintain focus on priorities and milestones
- Identify cross-team dependencies and coordinate with stakeholders to address risks and blockers that may impact delivery timelines
- Provide regular updates on program progress, risks, and outcomes to program stakeholders
- Contribute to improving project management practices, tools, and workflows that support effective delivery across teams
- Promote collaboration and transparency across teams involved in program delivery
Our take
Accela is a govtech company providing digital government services to more than 300M citizens worldwide. Its strong track record includes the 2021 launch of SolarPP+, a permitting platform for solar energy projects, which earned recognition from Fast Company as a World Changing Idea, highlighting the effectiveness of tech partnerships in addressing critical challenges.
Recent innovations, such as the revamped Rapid Damage Assessment tool introduced in 2023, enable local officials to respond quickly to disasters by capturing vital on-the-ground data. Alongside this, Accela reported a remarkable 68% year-over-year growth and announced new state funding for communities utilizing its SolarAPP+, improving permitting efficiency and resource management.
It also recently acquired OpenCounter, to enhance its capabilities and provide intuitive solutions that simplify the licensing process for residents and businesses. By continually adapting to the evolving needs of local governments, Accela has solidified its position as a vital tool in modern governance.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Feb 2015
$143.5m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jun 2014
$8m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $155.6m
Company benefits
- Health & Relaxation: We work hard and play hard too
- We offer paid holidays and a Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy, empowering our employees to take the time they need to ensure a healthy work/life balance
- We offer medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, along with other wellness and disability plans
- We help keep you fit and healthy with fitness challenges, online meditation and yoga, wellness days and motivational speaker sessions
Company HQ
San Ramon, CA
Leadership
Noam Reininger
(CEO)They joined Accela in 2024 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the CPO/President at Service Channel, the CPO/General Manager at Gordian, and the SVP of Product Management at Dun & Bradstreet.
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