Job DescriptionEssential Functions- Identify and manage external partners, including vendors, universities, nonprofits, and civic technology organizations aligned with City priorities.
- Maintain a pre-vetted vendor marketplace with clear capability profiles, engagement guidance, and use cases.
- Coordinate with procurement and legal stakeholders to support compliant, innovation-friendly engagement models.
- Develop and publish playbooks, templates, and training materials that guide departments through piloting, evaluation, scaling, and reuse of solutions.
- Provide guidance to departments and Relationship Managers on appropriate partner engagement and vendor selection pathways.
- Track partner performance, outcomes, and alignment with program objectives.
- Produce reports on ecosystem utilization, performance, and gaps.
- Maintain documentation and standard processes for partner and marketplace governance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsCompetencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong partnership and vendor management skills.
- Working knowledge of public-sector procurement processes and constraints.
- Ability to develop clear guidance and training materials.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams simultaneously.
Preferred:- Experience working in or with government procurement environments.
- Experience building vendor ecosystems or managing partner portfolios.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Technology Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in partnerships, vendor management, program management, or procurement-adjacent roles.
Additional InformationSalary: $90,000-$100,000
Salary cannot exceed 100,000We're interested in hiring the best possible candidate for the role. We recognize that experience, education, and qualifications can be attained in a variety of ways and that many skillsets are transferable. If you feel you're a good fit, please don't hesitate to apply.Please include: Please note: Applications will not be considered without a cover letter. Did you know?
• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hireEffective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are
no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
