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Project Manager II

OpenGov - Chicago, IL, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-14

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Salary: USD 82,000 - 92,000 / annual

OpenGov is seeking a Project Manager II to manage SaaS implementation projects for public-sector clients deploying grants management and funding workflow solutions. You will serve as the primary point of contact for government finance, grants, and budget stakeholders, coordinating with cross-functional technical and implementation teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget. Key responsibilities include managing scopes, timelines, budgets, and deliverables for multiple government clients implementing OpenGov grants management and financial workflow solutions. You will organize and deliver a portfolio of multiple projects, each spanning 4–9 months, with emphasis on government procurement and compliance timelines. You will track and report on key delivery metrics including project status, budget health, compliance readiness, user enablement progress, and risks to go-live and adoption. You will partner with technical implementation analysts and solution consultants to coordinate scope, requirements, UAT, training delivery, and go-live execution. You will proactively identify and escalate project risks related to resource constraints, scope creep, stakeholder alignment, and timeline challenges. You will conduct and coordinate user training and enablement, including developing training artifacts tailored to government audiences. Additional responsibilities include supporting the sales process and SOW creation to ensure realistic scoping and delivery, occasional travel to customer sites for training and stakeholder meetings, and helping build and refine the Government App Builder team's project delivery framework and templates to improve consistency and efficiency. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of project management or related experience in a SaaS environment. Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines. Familiarity with software implementation processes and project lifecycle management. Problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to navigate ambiguity. Technical aptitude and proficiency with project management and CRM tools (e.g., Rocketlane). Strong initiative and ability to balance analytical detail work with big-picture strategic thinking. Demonstrated ability to adapt to a rapidly changing product environment and respond strategically to client needs. Preferred qualifications: Experience managing public sector or government SaaS implementations. Exposure to government finance, grants, budgeting, or compliance workflows. Knowledge of government compliance frameworks (2 CFR 200, audit requirements, subrecipient monitoring, CDBG) or willingness to learn. PMP or CAPM certification, or willingness to pursue within 12 months. Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Shiftology, etc.). Proficiency with Gong, Rocketlane, Jira, Google Workspace, and Slack. Comfort facilitating conversations with government stakeholders around scope, timelines, and deliverables.

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