Principal Project Manager
opengov · Remote
Experience: lead
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at O penGov.com . Job Summary: The Principal Project Manager is a senior individual contributor role within OpenGov's Professional Services organization, responsible for owning and driving delivery across enterprise-scale, multi-product government software implementations. This role is designed for a seasoned practitioner who can manage programs of the highest complexity, multi-department, multi-stakeholder, cross-functional deployments spanning concurrent workstreams, without requiring people-management authority. The Principal PM operates as the connective tissue across delivery, commercial, and executive relationships on the most strategic engagements in the PS portfolio. Drawing on deep expertise in matrix program management, delivery governance, and change enablement, this role independently structures ambiguous engagements, establishes accountability frameworks across internal and client teams, and maintains delivery momentum through competing organizational dynamics. The ideal candidate brings both the technical command to navigate complex SaaS implementations and the strategic acumen to align stakeholders at every level—from operational le