Sr. Manager, Engineering

Open Gov 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 Open Gov 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 Open Gov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync.

Learn about Open Gov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in revolutionising local and state government through cutting‑edge technology? Open Gov seeks an experienced Sr. Manager, Engineering to lead our innovative team of Procurement and Contract Management. This role is perfect for a leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑tenant SaaS environment and is passionate about leveraging React, JavaScript, Type Script, Node.js, and AWS to build world‑class solutions that will directly impact the effectiveness of local and state governments.

At Open Gov, we are driven by our mission to power a more effective and accountable government. We offer a collaborative, diverse, and supportive environment where your contributions have a direct impact. With opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and flexible work arrangements, you will be part of a team committed to innovation and excellence.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with the company's long‑term objectives, ensuring a robust and future‑proof engineering roadmap.

• Drive a long‑term vision to scale engineering processes, infrastructure, and technology stacks to support organisational growth and evolving business needs.

• Influence senior leadership and stakeholders by providing insights and recommendations on technology trends, competitive landscape, and strategic opportunities.

• Lead one or more engineering teams, including senior and mid‑level engineers, providing strategic direction and ensuring cohesive execution across all projects.

• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, shaping an organizational structure that supports career growth, learning, and performance excellence.

• Foster a collaborative environment between teams, promoting information sharing, best practices, and a unified approach to product development.

• Spearhead major cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring their successful execution and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

• Oversee the architectural design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure multi‑tenant SaaS solutions on AWS, setting high standards for technical excellence.

• Champion innovative technologies and development methodologies, ensuring the continuous evolution of our technical stack and processes to stay ahead of market demands.

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and architects to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business goals.

• Maintain clear and transparent communication channels within and across teams, providing updates on project status, system architecture, and timeline expectations.

• Coordinate with distributed teams to ensure seamless feature delivery in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.

• Define and enforce stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and reliability metrics, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Transform existing processes by implementing proactive, efficient, and resilient systems that enhance operational performance and reduce technical debt.

• Lead initiatives that promote a culture of continuous improvement, embedding best practices and operational efficiencies…