City of Philadelphia · 15 hours ago
Technology Partnerships & Innovation Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Philadelphia's Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is seeking a Technology Partnerships & Innovation Manager to develop and manage the external partnership ecosystem and vendor marketplace. This role involves supporting responsible innovation through clear engagement pathways and ensuring vendor relationships align with City priorities and compliance requirements.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
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
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
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