Senior Project Manager, OpenGov
$120-136k
OTE
On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
Open for applications
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$120-136k
OTE
On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power more effective and accountable government.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 5 years of increasing project management responsibilities in a SaaS environment
- Proven experience with one or more ERP solutions, with an emphasis on standardized delivery methodology
- Occasionally travel to customer sites to conduct on-site workshops and solidify customer relationships (estimated 15-25%)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with customer executives
- Ability to influence customer resources to stay on track with project plan
- Exceptional written, oral communication and critical thinking skills
- Proven experience effectively communicating and reporting at the executive level
- Experience using project management tools to plan and track large, complex projects
- Proven experience serving as a project lead and motivating teams to action
- Strong aptitude of technology tools and solutions
- Strong analytical thinking, strong system perspective, and diligent process analysis skills
- Strong initiative, innovative thinking skills, and ability to analyze details and translate into the “big picture” view
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing product and respond strategically to customer needs
- Technical aptitude and proficiency with Professional Services and CRM tools
- Experience with government concepts and practices and/or solutions is a strong plus
- Strong knowledge and application of PMBOK, Agile principles
- PMP or other project management certification preferred
What the job involves
- The Senior Project Manager will demonstrate exceptional ability to manage project scope (quality deliverables and customer experience), time (duration), and costs (effort), manage communications effectively with internal and external stakeholders, manage the solution development: deliver successful solution deployments in close partnership with cross-functional teams, while managing customer expectations: maintaining a seamless customer experience and overall satisfaction from the process and the results
- Set scope, timeline, and deliverables to ensure a successful deployment for multiple customers
- Provide leadership to deployment team members and customer resources
- Monitor project portfolio for risks and issues and take ownership of mitigation plans, as necessary
- Contribute to the ongoing development of project management and delivery methodology for OpenGov’s enterprise SaaS solutions
- Ability to manage a portfolio of about 10-15 complex and/or large-scale projects for tracking and delivery
- Be a primary point of contact for project implementation activity
- Establish command and control of project delivery both internally and externally
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather key documentation and required resources in order to set appropriate expectations with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to innovate in a fluid & dynamic environment, while bringing best practices to help provide needed structure
- Strong ability to flex quickly to changing situations while relying on project management training and principles to ensure projects are under control
- Track and report on project progress, budget and health
- Participate in the sales process as needed
- Support Statement of Work creation on an as-needed basis
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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