Senior Project Manager (City and County)
KAI Partners, Inc.
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Roseville, CA
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 17, 2026
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- Lead large-scale City and County projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and advancing initiatives that strengthen government operations and support positive community outcomes.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and reporting structures in alignment with public sector governance requirements.
- Oversee grant-funded initiatives, including securing funding, managing compliance, and ensuring strategic alignment with community needs.
- Coordinate with cross-departmental teams, external agencies, community partners, and elected officials to achieve project milestones.
- Monitor program performance, conduct data-driven evaluations, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.
- Provide clear written and verbal updates to City/County leadership, boards, and community stakeholders through reports, briefings, and public presentations.
- Anticipate policy and operational challenges, proactively recommending solutions that align with long-term organizational and community objectives.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders, rather than limiting to non-profits or businesses.
- Manage all phases of assigned public sector projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
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Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified.
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Requirements
- Demonstrated success in City and County government project/program management.
- Expertise in grant administration, compliance, and reporting.
- Strong background in policy development, analysis, and implementation.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including community groups, government officials, and multi-agency teams.
- Proficiency in strategic planning, performance measurement, and resource allocation.
- Ability to navigate public sector regulatory frameworks and ensure 100% compliance with State and Federal requirements.
- Advanced communication skills, including preparing reports, presenting to boards/councils, and leading public meetings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience implementing process improvement initiatives in government environments.
- Current PMP Certification (Required)
- 7+ years’ experience applying extensive Project Management (PM) principles, methods, techniques, and tools.
- 3+ years’ Senior Project Management experience of large, complex IT project(s).
- 3+ years of experience in providing PMO support services in a Government Agency. (City and County)
- Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified.
Education
- (Not required) – Work/Education Experience
- (Required) – Bachelor’s degree (Required)
- (Required) – Current PMP Certification (Required)
Description
Senior Project Manager (City and County)
KAI Partners, Inc. (KAIP) is currently seeking Senior Project Managers who will lead complex projects to enhance organizational efficiency and support business operations. In this role, you will develop project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. You will be responsible for identifying risks, addressing client needs, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Strong client and stakeholder relationships will be essential as you generate reports and provide insights that drive decision-making.
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale City and County projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and advancing initiatives that strengthen government operations and support positive community outcomes.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and reporting structures in alignment with public sector governance requirements.
Oversee grant-funded initiatives, including securing funding, managing compliance, and ensuring strategic alignment with community needs.
Coordinate with cross-departmental teams, external agencies, community partners, and elected officials to achieve project milestones.
Monitor program performance, conduct data-driven evaluations, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.
Provide clear written and verbal updates to City/County leadership, boards, and community stakeholders through reports, briefings, and public presentations.
Anticipate policy and operational challenges, proactively recommending solutions that align with long-term organizational and community objectives.
Build and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders, rather than limiting to non-profits or businesses.
Manage all phases of assigned public sector projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Skills And Qualifications
Demonstrated success in City and County government project/program management.
Expertise in grant administration, compliance, and reporting.
Strong background in policy development, analysis, and implementation.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including community groups, government officials, and multi-agency teams.
Proficiency in strategic planning, performance measurement, and resource allocation.
Ability to navigate public sector regulatory frameworks and ensure 100% compliance with State and Federal requirements.
Advanced communication skills, including preparing reports, presenting to boards/councils, and leading public meetings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience implementing process improvement initiatives in government environments.
Work/Education Experience
Bachelor’s degree (Required)
Current PMP Certification (Required)
7+ years’ experience applying extensive Project Management (PM) principles, methods, techniques, and tools.
3+ years’ Senior Project Management experience of large, complex IT project(s).
3+ years of experience in providing PMO support services in a Government Agency. (City and County)
Compensation Range: $130,000 - $154,000
The salary range for this role may vary depending on the specific geographic location where this position is ultimately filled. Several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, and certifications, pay equity, and organizational needs, are considered when determining the posted salary range. In addition, eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
KAI Partners
KAI Partners, Inc. is a Northern California-based small business that offers world-class management consulting and technology services to public and private sector clients on a variety of large-scale projects. The KAI Partners team has over 100 years of combined executive-level experience in information system design, development, implementation, and testing. Our clients benefit from our proven program management, project management, and oversight, program portfolio management, Agile services, organizational change management, training, enterprise architecture, managed IT service, and IT security support.
http://www.kaipartners.com/
Senior Project Manager (City and County)
KAI Partners, Inc. (KAIP) is currently seeking Senior Project Managers who will lead complex projects to enhance organizational efficiency and support business operations. In this role, you will develop project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. You will be responsible for identifying risks, addressing client needs, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Strong client and stakeholder relationships will be essential as you generate reports and provide insights that drive decision-making.
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale City and County projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and advancing initiatives that strengthen government operations and support positive community outcomes.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and reporting structures in alignment with public sector governance requirements.
Oversee grant-funded initiatives, including securing funding, managing compliance, and ensuring strategic alignment with community needs.
Coordinate with cross-departmental teams, external agencies, community partners, and elected officials to achieve project milestones.
Monitor program performance, conduct data-driven evaluations, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.
Provide clear written and verbal updates to City/County leadership, boards, and community stakeholders through reports, briefings, and public presentations.
Anticipate policy and operational challenges, proactively recommending solutions that align with long-term organizational and community objectives.
Build and maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders, rather than limiting to non-profits or businesses.
Manage all phases of assigned public sector projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Skills And Qualifications
Demonstrated success in City and County government project/program management.
Expertise in grant administration, compliance, and reporting.
Strong background in policy development, analysis, and implementation.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including community groups, government officials, and multi-agency teams.
Proficiency in strategic planning, performance measurement, and resource allocation.
Ability to navigate public sector regulatory frameworks and ensure 100% compliance with State and Federal requirements.
Advanced communication skills, including preparing reports, presenting to boards/councils, and leading public meetings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience implementing process improvement initiatives in government environments.
Work/Education Experience
Bachelor’s degree (Required)
Current PMP Certification (Required)
7+ years’ experience applying extensive Project Management (PM) principles, methods, techniques, and tools.
3+ years’ Senior Project Management experience of large, complex IT project(s).
3+ years of experience in providing PMO support services in a Government Agency. (City and County)
Compensation Range: $130,000 - $154,000
The salary range for this role may vary depending on the specific geographic location where this position is ultimately filled. Several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, and certifications, pay equity, and organizational needs, are considered when determining the posted salary range. In addition, eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
KAI Partners
KAI Partners, Inc. is a Northern California-based small business that offers world-class management consulting and technology services to public and private sector clients on a variety of large-scale projects. The KAI Partners team has over 100 years of combined executive-level experience in information system design, development, implementation, and testing. Our clients benefit from our proven program management, project management, and oversight, program portfolio management, Agile services, organizational change management, training, enterprise architecture, managed IT service, and IT security support.
http://www.kaipartners.com/