Project Leader, Technology

Partners for Public Good

Project Leader overseeing execution of technology pilot projects for state and local government while managing teams and supporting technology adoption.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,360 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government technology operations, project management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on developing and executing strategies that enhance technology delivery and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in generative AI applications and project documentation to ensure successful outcomes and sustainability.

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Government Technology ExperienceProject Management SkillsPeople Management ExperienceGenerative AI ProficiencyProduct Management Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalyticsSoftware ModernizationCybersecurityGenerative AIAI Agent DesignPrompt EngineeringStakeholder ManagementAnalytical ThinkingDocumentation Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationMentoringOrganizational Culture Promotion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePower AutomateZoomMailChimpMiroMicrosoft Copilot StudioChatGPTClaudeGeminiPower Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

Product Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Government IT OperationsTechnology Delivery PortfolioCapacity Building ServicesExternal StorytellingAI ToolsIT PartnershipsProcurement ExpertiseVirtual Collaboration ToolsHigh-Quality DeliverablesEquity and Transparency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityRealm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
access to health and flexible savings accounts
Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and 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