Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

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 OpenGov.com.

Job Summary

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in revolutionizing local and state government through cutting-edge technology? OpenGov seeks an experienced Sr. Manager, Engineering to lead our Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)engineering teams. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tenant SaaS environment and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and highly reliable cloud-native solutions on AWS using .NET and Angular.

Our Enterprise Asset Management team designs and delivers robust applications that streamline asset management workflows and significantly enhance the user experience for local and state governments. In this role, you will set technical direction, shape the long-term strategy of our Asset Management platform, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers. If you are energized by turning complex problems into elegant, scalable SaaS solutions—and by growing engineers into technical leaders—we’d love to have you join us.

At OpenGov, our mission is to power a more effective and accountable government. We offer a collaborative, diverse, and supportive environment where your work directly impacts public-sector outcomes. With strong opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and flexible work arrangements, you’ll be part of a team committed to innovation and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision:

• 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.

• Set the technical direction for how we scale with AI, not around it. That means rethinking processes, infrastructure, and team structure for a world where agents are first-class members of your engineering organization.

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

Leadership and Management:

• Lead multiple engineering teams, including senior and mid-level engineers, providing strategic direction and ensuring cohesive execution across all projects.

• Hire engineers who build with AI as instinct, not afterthought. Then create the environment where they grow fast, stay sharp, and do the best work of their careers.

• 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.

Technical Expertise:

• Own the architecture of a multi-tenant AI agent platform on AWS, setting the technical bar for how we build systems that are secure, reliable, and designed to scale as agents become first-class infrastructure.

• Stay ahead of the AI curve by evaluating, adopting, and killing technologies fast enough that our stack is always a competitive advantage, never a liability.

Collaboration and Communication:

• 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.

Operational Excellence:

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