About e.Republic

e.Republic is a leading organization focused on empowering state and local government and education through data, media, and events. We are committed to providing insightful guidance, promoting innovation, and forging connections that drive the adoption of technology solutions in government.

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FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Senior Director, Custom Events & Programs

Department: Custom Events & Programs

Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.84/hour

Summary of Overall Job: 

The Program Manager drives the coordination and execution of cross-functional programs, events, and council initiatives across the CDG and CDE teams. This role manages program timelines, workflows, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful delivery of research, events, and member engagement initiatives.

This position is responsible for program management and operations, requiring strong organizational leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. The Program Manager partners closely with Program Managers, Event Leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs on time and with consistency.

Overall Responsibilities: 

Program & Project Coordination

Coordinate and manage project timelines for key initiatives including Digital States, Digital Cities/Counties, Councils, and education programs

Build and maintain project plans and workflows within Salesforce and Asana to ensure visibility and accountability

Create projects within Salesforce for tracking of progress

Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies, proactively identifying risks and ensuring timely resolution

Facilitate project kick-offs, recurring status meetings, and cross-functional check-ins to align stakeholders

Monitor program performance against deadlines and support continuous process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency

Council & Member Support

Manage and maintain council and advisory board operations, including member tracking, communications, and engagement workflows

Oversee annual updates to council charters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations

Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and communications for council meetings and initiatives, ensuring seamless execution

Event & Program Support

Support end-to-end execution of virtual and in-person events, including webinars, roundtables, and conferences

Coordinate cross-functional event deliverables, including production requests, speaker logistics, and web updates

Manage speaker onboarding processes, including collection of bios, headshots, and session materials

Oversee event-related communications, travel coordination, and post-event follow-ups to ensure a high-quality participant experience

Content & Research Support

Coordinate development and delivery of research reports, program materials, and content assets

Review and proof materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with program objectives

Collaborate with research and editorial teams to manage timelines and ensure on-schedule publication

Data & Systems Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date program data across Salesforce and internal systems to support reporting and decision-making

Track program metrics, contacts, and engagement activities to improve visibility into program performance

Leverage tools including Asana, Salesforce, Excel, and AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency

Support data-driven outreach by coordinating list pulls and maintaining organized documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations

Partner with research, marketing, events, and web teams to align on program goals and execution plans

Serve as a central coordination point across teams to ensure clarity, accountability, and progress

Provide operational and logistical support across multiple concurrent initiatives

Contribute to special projects and process improvements to enhance program scalability and effectiveness

Skills/Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

5-7 years of experience in program coordination, project management, events, or related field

Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple initiatives

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience coordinating across stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred experience with Asana or other project management tools

Experience with Salesforce

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana)

Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems

Experience supporting events or multi-component programs

Interest in government, public sector technology, or education

Core Competencies

Project & program management

Stakeholder coordination & communication

Time management & prioritization

Operational efficiency & process improvement

Problem-solving & adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Must be in a work environment with reliable Internet access.

This Job Description is subject to change.