What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government & Public Sector Partnerships Lead - Smart Cities position at Parkaroo?
About Us
We develop advanced IoT smart-parking technology that reduces congestion, improves mobility, and supports smart-city innovation. Our system uses non-invasive sensors that provide real-time parking availability data to cities and citizens. Drivers in major cities often spend 20–40 minutes searching for parking. Our mission is to eliminate this waste of time, fuel, and emissions.
We are expanding into Chicago and are seeking an experienced professional with strong public-sector relationships to lead government engagement.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with government stakeholders, municipalities, transport authorities, and digital governance teams
- Introduce our smart-parking technology to relevant agencies
- Navigate public-sector processes, regulations, and city requirements
- Secure meetings, pilots, and deployment opportunities
- Represent the company in the smart-city ecosystem (events, working groups, innovation programs)
- Advise on market strategy in Chicago based on local governance dynamics
Requirements
- Strong network within Chicago public sector (transport, mobility, smart city, digital services, sustainability, city planning, etc.)
- Experience working with government agencies, municipalities, or public-sector projects
- Understanding of procurement, permitting, or public-sector approval processes
- Ability to communicate complex technology concepts to city officials
- Credibility, professionalism, and ability to open doors at high levels
- Background in smart city / IoT / mobility is a strong plus