Director of Project Management

About ClearGov

Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. ClearGov is a rapidly growing SaaS company that offers a complete planning, budgeting and financial reporting suite that enables local governments to plan, build, and present their financials more efficiently and effectively. We’re a mission-driven company that envisions a world where modern software enables every local government to best serve and improve its community.

Our software is utilized nationwide by more than 1,700 towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the “GovTech 100” for eight years running. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The ClearGov team is a talented group of folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. We believe in a work-hard/play-hard environment, and every day, we strive to get better at our work, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.

Core Values

• Be Clear: We strive to be open in all that we do because we believe that transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
• Be Trustworthy: We always act with integrity and keep our word because we believe that honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable and that those traits form the cornerstone for success and well-being.
• Be Considerate: We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others because we want to build a compassionate, inclusive environment that nurtures all individuals and communities.
• Be Positive: We believe that the first step in getting something done is believing that it can be done because we know that positive energy brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
• Be Better: We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we do this better?" because we know that our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on the results we deliver every day.
• Be Fierce: We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.
• Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul.

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a Director of Project Management to join our growing professional services team and play a key role in advancing the ClearGov platform. This is a hands-on position focused on leading ClearGov’s project delivery organization, ensuring successful implementation of our software solutions for government clients. This role oversees the project management team, establishes scalable project delivery processes, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with exceptional client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with leaders across Product, Customer Success, Engineering, and Sales to drive operational excellence, continuously improve delivery practices, and support ClearGov’s rapid growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers and Implementation Specialists.
• Establish clear performance goals, coaching, and professional development for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and client success.
• Oversee the delivery of client implementation from kick off through to go live.
• Ensure project meets defined scope, timeline and quality expectations.
• Monitor project health and intervene early to resolve risks or delays.
• Standardize project planning, resource management, and delivery frameworks.
• Design and maintain scalable project management methodologies, tools and templates.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Partner with Sales to ensure smooth project handoffs after contract signing.
• Work with Product and Engineering to escalate product gaps and implementation insights.
• Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure long-term client adoption and retention.
• Act as an escalation point for complex client engagement.
• Ensure project delivery consistently reinforces ClearGov's reputation for exceptional service.
• Maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning for scaling the implementation organization.
• Support forecasting of project demand and resource planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve implementation speed, scalability and profitability.

Critical Skills/Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in project management, implementation, or professional services.
• 3+ years leading and developing project management teams.
• Experience delivering SaaS implementations or technology deployments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex client projects simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong operational and analytical mindset.
• Preferred: Ability to work in at least on of the following locations:

The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win 
• Great communicator; strong oral and written skills 
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively 
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts 
• Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry 
• Track record of achievement 
• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams 
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done 
• A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously 

Why Join Us:

• Flexible, remote work
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
• Professional growth opportunities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• 401K Plan with Match
• Flexible Personal Time Off Policy
• 3 Floating Holidays (in addition to 10 Holidays Observed)
• 2 Volunteer Days Off
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Annual All Hands In-Person Event

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should apply here: [link to application portal]
• ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
   

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ClearGov makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

At ClearGov, we believe in the value of diversity, and we know that diverse perspectives will help us build a stronger team to accomplish our shared mission to help local governments work better.

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