Sr. Director, Company Enablement & Strategy

OpenGov; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Director of Company Enablement & Strategy to drive excellence across its teams. This pivotal role involves leading onboarding initiatives, continuing education, and impactful leadership programs. The ideal candidate will possess over a decade of experience in enablement and strategy, excelling in high-growth environments. Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming government operations through innovative AI solutions. If you're ready to make a significant impact and foster professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipends

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative office environment

Weekly catered lunches

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enablement and learning roles with proven success.
• Experience in high-growth SaaS environments is essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance the onboarding experience for new hires.
• Launch continuing education offerings focused on product knowledge.
• Lead company-wide events and workshops to foster engagement.

Skills

Enablement

Learning and Development

Field Operations

Strategy Leadership

Program Management

Facilitation Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Guru

Skilljar

LMS Platforms

Job description

OpenGov is the leader in AI-enabled software for cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts. With a mission to power more effective and accountable government, OpenGov serves 2,000 communities across the United States. OpenGov is built exclusively for the unique asset management, permitting and licensing, procurement and contract management, tax and revenue, budgeting and planning, and financial management needs of the public sector. The OpenGov platform empowers organizations to operate more efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen public trust.

Learn more or request a demo at opengov.com

Job Summary:

The Sr. Director, Company Enablement & Strategy will shape and oversee critical strategic programs to empower our teams for excellence and drive our continued growth. This role will lead all company-wide onboarding initiatives, continuing education, impactful events, company OKR creation process and our flagship leadership development program, Leaders at Their Best. The ideal candidate is a seasoned facilitator, strategic thinker, and influential leader passionate about driving company alignment, enablement and professional growth across the company.

This role will be reporting to the COO, you will work closely with executive leadership, HR, and functional leaders to architect and execute the programs that ensure every employee is aligned, equipped, and empowered to excel in their role, live our values, and exceed goals.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own the strategy and structure of OpenGov’s company onboarding experience, ensuring new hires across all functions are immersed in our mission, values, product strategy, and customer impact.

• Launch and maintain company-wide continuing education offerings focused on OpenGov product knowledge, business strategy, and public sector awareness.

• Implement a certification program to elevate internal knowledge and promote alignment across teams.

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of company-wide events, workshops, and retreats, fostering community, engagement, and alignment with strong budget management.

• Own, enhance, and deliver the "Leaders at their Best" leadership development program, facilitating workshops and sessions

• Develop metrics and assessments to continuously evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of programs.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior executives, department heads, and HR teams to align enablement programs with organizational needs and strategic priorities.

• Lead and help drive organizational alignment through clear and effective OKR execution and communication.

• Oversee a team that will manage in-person onboarding experiences for U.S.-based hires in our SF HQ, and support expansion of onboarding resources globally.

• Serve as an expert facilitator, effectively engaging diverse groups through interactive workshops and learning experiences.

• Lead our exec coaching program at the company with external partners

• Support functional leaders in developing and delivering specialized enablement resources as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in enablement, learning and development, field operations, or strategy leadership roles

• Proven success leading cross-functional enablement programs in high-growth SaaS environments

• Executive-level communication skills and strong stakeholder management experience

• Experience leading high-impact learning initiatives across multiple roles and departments

• Familiarity with OKR methodology, instructional design principles, and corporate event planning

• Strong program management, facilitation, and analytical skills

• Passion for OpenGov’s mission of powering more effective and accountable government

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in teaching, training, or instructional design, with specific instructional credentials, is highly desirable.

• Proven success in driving the adoption of AI-powered products or processes

• Clear examples of increasing the attainment of critical employee certifications within the public sector and/or SaaS industry

• Prior leadership of enablement programs across both go-to-market and G&A functions

• Experience working with tools such as Guru, Skilljar, LMS platforms, and more

• Previous oversight of onboarding or executive leadership development programs

• Comfort operating in office environments with a focus on hub-based team structures

$225k - $250k

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters.

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

Benefits That Work for You

Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.

• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches