Senior Project Manager

Granicus; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Wellbeing Days

Work From Home Reimbursement

Health plan options

HSA contributions

Fitness reimbursement

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Life & AD&D insurance

Online learning platforms

Bonuses

Job summary

Granicus is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the GXG to define and manage program events, coordinating delivery across Granicus teams and partners. You will translate strategic priorities into executable plans for stakeholder engagement, event execution, and strategic communications.

You will lead delivery across teams, establish governance, and coordinate travel and logistics for domestic and foreign events, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget projects with public sector rigor.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management roles (Delivery Manager, Program Lead).
• 5+ years leading complex projects in multi‑team environments.
• Strong foundation in PM/Program Management for large communications or stakeholder programs.
• Proven success in improving delivery predictability in complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects in fast‑paced, on‑time/on‑budget delivery.
• Drive cross‑program strategy with leadership to standardize and scale delivery.
• Develop capabilities for event management and stakeholder engagement.
• Advise delivery teams on stakeholder engagement and digital content.

Skills

Federal program delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Event planning

Delivery management

Digital content creation

Governance & SOPs

Cross‑team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Granicus Experience Group (GXG) is a digital agency at Granicus that leverages human‑centered and design‑thinking practices to help government and destination customers better connect with the people they serve. GXG works on discover, build, and deliver better experiences and outcomes, and this role focuses on integrated project management for a complex federal program. The Senior Project Manager will define and manage program events, coordinate delivery across multiple Granicus teams and third‑party partners, and translate strategic priorities into coordinated, executable plans for stakeholder engagement, event execution, and strategic communications.

This role leads delivery execution across multiple teams, establishes governance and standard operating procedures, and coordinates travel and logistics for domestic and foreign events, ensuring that projects are on time, on budget, and meet the rigor required in the public sector.

Essential Functions

• Consistently lead, produce results, and manage scope for simultaneous projects in a fast‑paced environment, delivering on‑time and on‑budget.
• Partner with leadership to drive cross‑program strategy, identifying opportunities to standardize and scale delivery models.
• Develop new capabilities for event management and stakeholder engagement, and build and facilitate digital experiences.
• Serve as a senior adviser to internal delivery teams on stakeholder engagement and digital content.
• Cultivate and manage collaborative partnerships among customer and internal stakeholders for scoping, resource decisions, and project delivery.
• Coordinate multiple project team members to lead projects throughout the entire life cycle, from discovery to delivery and optimization.
• Develop and maintain program and project management artifacts, including custom project plans, schedules, and deliverables that satisfy quality, time, and budget requirements.
• Analyze program and project roadmaps, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful completion within scope, cost, resources, and time constraints.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience in federal program delivery and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with event planning, message development, travel logistics, stakeholder engagement, and digital content creation.
• Strong ability to design systems‑level solutions across people, process, policy, and technology.
• Experience stabilizing delivery in complex, high‑visibility programs.
• Understanding of federal, state, or similarly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of vendor‑led or hybrid delivery models (government + integrators).
• Experience working with documentation, governance checkpoints, and external oversight.
• Ability to manage trade‑offs while maintaining team autonomy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitation skills for large‑group planning and cross‑organization forums.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Use of metrics to improve delivery outcomes, not as punitive reporting.
• Comfortable producing delivery inputs for leadership briefings and audits.

Experience & Credentials

Required Experience

• 8+ years in project management roles (Delivery Manager, Program Lead).
• 5+ years leading complex projects in scaled, multi‑team environments.
• Strong foundation in Project and Program Management focused on large communications or stakeholder engagement programs.
• Demonstrated success in improving delivery predictability in complex programs.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Treasury, IRS, or other federal financial service programs.
• Experience working alongside CORs, communication leads, and financial services program experts.
• Prior leadership in cross‑vendor delivery coordination.

Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Other Job Info

• The role will be performed onsite at the customer offices in Northern Virginia, and/or Washington, DC.
• The candidate must obtain a confidential security clearance, with sponsorship from the customer agency.
• Domestic and international travel required; a valid U.S. passport is mandatory.
• Occasional lifting of objects may be required for onsite event setup and facilitation.

Security Requirement

• Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Position is open only to U.S. citizens who have resided in the U.S. during at least three (3) of the last five (5) years, or who have qualifying service or dependency status in the U.S. Government.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an EEO Employer. It is a fundamental policy that Granicus will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

The Benefits

Flexibility & Balance

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
• Company‑Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
• Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.

Health & Wellness

• Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer‑paid plan.
• Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High‑Deductible Health Plan.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
• On‑Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.

Family & Future

• Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non‑birthing parents.
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
• Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer‑paid coverage for peace of mind.

Growth & Recognition

• Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.