Senior Project Manager (City and County)

KAI Partners, Inc. (KAIP) is currently seeking Senior Project Managers who will lead complex projects to enhance organizational efficiency and support business operations. In this role, you will develop project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. You will be responsible for identifying risks, addressing client needs, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Strong client and stakeholder relationships will be essential as you generate reports and provide insights that drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale City and County projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and advancing initiatives that strengthen government operations and support positive community outcomes.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and reporting structures in alignment with public sector governance requirements.
• Oversee grant-funded initiatives, including securing funding, managing compliance, and ensuring strategic alignment with community needs.
• Coordinate with cross-departmental teams, external agencies, community partners, and elected officials to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor program performance, conduct data-driven evaluations, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Provide clear written and verbal updates to City/County leadership, boards, and community stakeholders through reports, briefings, and public presentations.
• Anticipate policy and operational challenges, proactively recommending solutions that align with long-term organizational and community objectives.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders, rather than limiting to non-profits or businesses.
• Manage all phases of assigned public sector projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in City and County government project/program management.
• Expertise in grant administration, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong background in policy development, analysis, and implementation.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including community groups, government officials, and multi-agency teams.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, performance measurement, and resource allocation.
• Ability to navigate public sector regulatory frameworks and ensure 100% compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Advanced communication skills, including preparing reports, presenting to boards/councils, and leading public meetings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience implementing process improvement initiatives in government environments.

Work/Education Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Current PMP Certification (Required)
• 7+ years’ experience applying extensive Project Management (PM) principles, methods, techniques, and tools.
• 3+ years’ Senior Project Management experience of large, complex IT project(s).
• 3+ years of experience in providing PMO support services in a Government Agency. (City and County)

Compensation Range: $130,000 - $154,000. The salary range for this role may vary depending on the specific geographic location where this position is ultimately filled. Several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, and certifications, pay equity, and organizational needs, are considered when determining the posted salary range. In addition, eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.