Assistant Director, Technology Delivery
Remote
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Location: Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.
Position Type: Full-time
Our journey began in 2011 at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab, where we set out to transform public procurement. Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of governments across the country to make their procurement systems more efficient, fair, results-driven, and strategic. For example, in 2022, we launched the Procurement Excellence Network, putting our tools and strategies in the hands of over two thousand public servants.
Today, our team of doers, coaches, and advisors partner with governments to create lasting, impactful change. Our vision is simple: every resident has a government they can count on, every day.
PPG’s Technology Delivery portfolio is a suite of hands-on philanthropic and contracted support projects across a wide variety of government technology needs: AI adoption and readiness, technology pilots, software implementations, and IT strategic planning and transformation efforts. The Assistant Director will be a dynamic leader and shaper in PPG Tech, scoping new projects with government partners that both deliver value and scale insights for the entire field. Given PPG’s mission and vision, the Assistant Director will aim to deliver high caliber support that not only helps government with the challenge at hand, but also builds their capacity to adopt and sustain technology past any project’s lifecycle.
The Assistant Director will help strategically shape the future of PPG. Working closely with the Head of Public Sector Technology and other members of PPG’s leadership team, the Assistant Director will engage with government leaders and philanthropy, pitch projects, identify and respond to government RFPs, and develop projects that broaden our reach and deepen our impact.
Compensation: The salary for this role is $138,780 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as 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. We also provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.
Start date: The desired start date for this role is June 2026.
This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion.
Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.
Position Type: Full-time
About Us
At Partners for Public Good (PPG), we believe that when government works, communities thrive. Launched in March 2025, we are a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions – procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting – to drive public impact.Our journey began in 2011 at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab, where we set out to transform public procurement. Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of governments across the country to make their procurement systems more efficient, fair, results-driven, and strategic. For example, in 2022, we launched the Procurement Excellence Network, putting our tools and strategies in the hands of over two thousand public servants.
Today, our team of doers, coaches, and advisors partner with governments to create lasting, impactful change. Our vision is simple: every resident has a government they can count on, every day.
Role & Organizational Impact
The Assistant Director, Technology Delivery leads and scales the Technology Delivery portfolio and team, an important pillar of PPG Tech and PPG’s overall strategic plan.PPG’s Technology Delivery portfolio is a suite of hands-on philanthropic and contracted support projects across a wide variety of government technology needs: AI adoption and readiness, technology pilots, software implementations, and IT strategic planning and transformation efforts. The Assistant Director will be a dynamic leader and shaper in PPG Tech, scoping new projects with government partners that both deliver value and scale insights for the entire field. Given PPG’s mission and vision, the Assistant Director will aim to deliver high caliber support that not only helps government with the challenge at hand, but also builds their capacity to adopt and sustain technology past any project’s lifecycle.
The Assistant Director will help strategically shape the future of PPG. Working closely with the Head of Public Sector Technology and other members of PPG’s leadership team, the Assistant Director will engage with government leaders and philanthropy, pitch projects, identify and respond to government RFPs, and develop projects that broaden our reach and deepen our impact.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership- Develop and lead strategic direction for PPG’s Technology Delivery Portfolio.
- Oversee the design and implementation of a suite of technical assistance offerings to help local governments effectively pilot and adopt new technology solutions.
- Track and evaluate outcomes and impact of work.
- In partnership with PPG’s internal Research team, distill and package learnings that can be shared with and adopted by other governments.
- Identify collaboration opportunities across PPG, leveraging the cross-functional expertise of staff to make the Technology Delivery Portfolio stronger.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing staff fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Establish systems and ways of working to enable Project Leaders and Associates to be successful and grow in their roles.
- Train report(s) in core PPG capabilities, including analytical thinking, project management, stakeholder management, and communications.
- Coach team members on effective service delivery, IT project management, and IT change management practices.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with government officials, partner organizations, and funders to expand the reach and impact of PPG Tech.
- Identify, evaluate, and cultivate new project opportunities with government partners, and through relationships with philanthropy and partner organizations.
- Identify, lead, and participate in proposal writing, responding to RFPs, and other fundraising. Support donor reporting, where applicable.
- Represent PPG externally at conferences, industry forums, and networking events to increase the awareness of PPG Tech and scale insights from the Technology Delivery Portfolio.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape organizational strategy.
- Find collaboration intersections across PPG, leveraging the cross-functional expertise of staff to make the Technology Delivery Portfolio stronger.
- Lead and support resource planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Positively shape organizational culture, promoting equity, transparency, and accountability across all PPG operations
Who You Are
We’re looking for candidates who are:- Versatile, future-focused government technology leaders. You have a variety of technology and government-related experiences that you bring to the role. You understand the current trends, constraints, and opportunities in the field.
- Expert IT project managers. You skillfully oversee multiple projects, strategically manage resources, and deliver timely, high-quality results. You have experience in public sector technology implementations and project delivery that you can leverage in this role and use to coach the team you will lead.
- People-centered leaders of interdisciplinary teams: You are an experienced people manager whose leadership is rooted in coaching and mentorship. Individuals on your team excel, grow, and enjoy their work. You also have experience leading cross-functional team members toward a common mission: developers, analysts, project leaders, IT vendors, and subject matter experts alike.
- Compelling communicators. You clearly and persuasively convey complex information to diverse audiences that include funders, senior government leaders, and external partners. You are a confident, clear public speaker.
- Producers and editors of polished deliverables. You independently create compelling professional artifacts (documents, presentations, and prototypes) and teach others to do the same. As an editor, you give good feedback on substance and detail of others’ work.
- Change catalysts. You are experienced at driving organizational change initiatives, shifting culture, and building capacity among diverse stakeholder groups. You understand the unique capacity needs of public sector leaders, as well as the challenges faced in project delivery and operations in local government.
- Adaptable and collaborative team players. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly learning and adapting. You care for your colleagues and pitch in when someone needs help. You are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.
- Mission aligned. You are motivated by the opportunity to help state and local governments harness core operational functions so that every resident has a government they can count on, every day.
Qualifications
- Seven or more years of relevant experience. This may include direct experience in state or local government, consulting, or other private sector teams supporting government technology initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two years of direct people management experience.
- Proficient in technology tools that make collaborative, remote delivery teams thrive day-to-day (ex: collaboration platforms like Teams/Slack, design platforms like Miro/Figma, project Management tools like Asana/Monday, AI tools like Claude/ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot).
- Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 7-10 times per year).
Additional Information:
Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of May 17 will be considered.Compensation: The salary for this role is $138,780 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as 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. We also provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.
Start date: The desired start date for this role is June 2026.
This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion.
Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.
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