Project Leader, Technology

Partners for Public Good•,

1d•$123,360•Remote

About The Position

Partners for Public Good (PPG) is a nonpartisan team of doers who work alongside state and local governments to strengthen the operational systems—procurement, staffing, budgeting, and technology—that determine whether policy turns into results for residents. We go in alongside government staff through implementation, not just as advisors who deliver recommendations and leave, but as practitioners who stay until something has actually changed. Through our implementation work, applied research, and the Procurement Excellence Network—a practitioner community of more than 3,000 government professionals—we translate what we learn from individual governments into knowledge and tools that travel across jurisdictions. When government works, communities thrive. PPG is expanding our government transformation efforts to internal operations functions beyond procurement, including budgeting, human resources, and information technology (IT). They will manage new efforts to support state and local technology adoption and all that goes with it: project management, product management, vendor management, technical training and capacity building, and technology evaluation. Through their work, they will fill crucial human capacity gaps in back office modernization and boost the tech confidence of public servants who are navigating the disruptions and possibilities of AI. At PPG, Project Leaders manage individuals or small teams responsible for the delivery of projects, stepping in to coach and support execution as needed. Project Leaders may attend conferences or other events to speak publicly about project work, and are encouraged to develop public-facing tools, templates, and publications about promising practices derived from projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
Three or more years of government technology experience or related work experience.
At least two years of people management experience – ideally leading multidisciplinary teams implementing software or piloting, refining, or prototyping new AI tools.
Knowledge and/or professional experience touching one or more categories of government IT operations (e.g., data analytics, generative AI, software modernization, product management, core IT service delivery, cybersecurity).
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce compelling, well-written, and error-free work products.
Strong project management skills, with track record of independently managing projects and establishing priorities among multiple simultaneous deadlines.
Strong knowledge of or certifications in product management methods and practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Visio) and the Power Automate Platform.
Comfort with Zoom, MailChimp, Miro and/or other outreach or virtual collaboration tools.
Proficient in generative AI like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.
Demonstrated ability (through coursework, projects, or work experience) to build AI agents, chatbots, or automations using platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools.
Basic understanding of prompt engineering, AI agent design, and knowledge management concepts.
Comfort with using (and managing the performance of others that use) generative AI in day-to-day work and deliverable creation.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed at least six times per year.

Nice To Haves

Meaningful knowledge of state and local government operations across topics like permitting, licensing, budgeting, or human resources.
Familiarity with local, state, or federal government, information technology and the products or partners in the field.
Familiarity with public sector AI – the market of vendors, use cases, and good public sector governance.
Experience collaborating closely with engineers, developers, and other technical roles on collaborative projects.
Understanding the unique capacity needs of public sector leaders and challenges public sector entities face in project delivery and operations.
Team oriented with the ability to build strong relationships and develop trust with colleagues, external collaborators, and funders.

Responsibilities

Strategize the future of PPG’s Technology Delivery Portfolio with the goal of best serving the most pressing needs for government’s back-office operations in partnership with the Assistant Director, Technology.
Translate initial program design into program scopes, timelines, specific roles/plans for team members and partners.
Design evaluation frameworks, metrics, and feedback mechanisms to measure the Technology Portfolio’s success and scalability.
Oversee the day-to-day execution of technology support and capacity building services, maintaining high-quality deliverables, and clear communication.
Monitor resources, budget, time, external relationships, and risks throughout a project/product/pilot’s lifetime.
Track progress on work and elevate timely risks or challenges to leadership
Develop and manage high-quality project documentation for sustainability, replication, and external storytelling.
Manage ongoing relationships and performance of any contractor providing specialized support on projects.
Develop and execute a government partner engagement strategy for the Technology Portfolio, in partnership with the Assistant Director, Technology.
Regularly produce outbound materials in the form of blogs, talks, webinars, etc.
Represent PPG at conferences and events, presenting insights from project work.
Build strong relationships with government leaders, nonprofit partners, government technology companies, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing Associate(s), fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
Train team in core PPG capabilities, including analytical thinking, project management, stakeholder management, and communications.
Support staff in growing their procurement expertise by designing learning opportunities in the realm of government technology, staying abreast of new products, functionality, IT partnerships, innovative IT procurements, and creative IT staffing/operational choices in the field.
Positively shape organizational culture, promoting equity, transparency, and accountability across PPG operations.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs
access to health and flexible savings accounts
15 vacation days
12 sick days
3 personal days
2 floating holidays
12 paid holidays
a winter recess
employer match for retirement savings
paid parental leave
access to backup care for caregiving needs
work-from-home stipends or shared office space options