Technology Partnerships & Innovation Manager

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia. OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia, aiming to increase the effectiveness of the IT infrastructure and ensure services are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City's businesses, residents, and visitors. The Partnerships & Vendor Marketplace Manager develops and manages OIT’s external partnership ecosystem and a pre-vetted vendor marketplace. This role supports responsible innovation by establishing clear engagement pathways, developing guidance and training for departments, and ensuring vendor relationships align with City priorities, compliance requirements, and solution reuse objectives.

Requirements

• Strong partnership and vendor management skills.
• Working knowledge of public-sector procurement processes and constraints.
• Ability to develop clear guidance and training materials.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Technology Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4–7 years of experience in partnerships, vendor management, program management, or procurement-adjacent roles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in or with government procurement environments.
• Experience building vendor ecosystems or managing partner portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage external partners, including vendors, universities, nonprofits, and civic technology organizations aligned with City priorities.
• Maintain a pre-vetted vendor marketplace with clear capability profiles, engagement guidance, and use cases.
• Coordinate with procurement and legal stakeholders to support compliant, innovation-friendly engagement models.
• Develop and publish playbooks, templates, and training materials that guide departments through piloting, evaluation, scaling, and reuse of solutions.
• Provide guidance to departments and Relationship Managers on appropriate partner engagement and vendor selection pathways.
• Track partner performance, outcomes, and alignment with program objectives.
• Produce reports on ecosystem utilization, performance, and gaps.
• Maintain documentation and standard processes for partner and marketplace governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level