Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .

Our Education team offers consulting services and technology solutions to help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources. We work with clients to ensure all students have what they need to succeed.

Services:

+ Teaching

+ Learning Solutions

+ Data Systems

+ IT Solutions

+ Financial Solutions

+ Equity in Education

+ Equitable Education

+ Recovery Services

Our Senior Project Managers perform software implementations and production support using project management best practices. Our project managers provide hands-on project management and support for multiple projects across the practice area in accordance with the strategic vision set forth by the Project Management Office (PMO).

**Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Accountable for managing specific projects, from small to large scale ($100,000 to $3,000,000+).

+ Provide project management guidance and direction to consultants to support the PMO, and Region initiatives.

+ Actively utilize, and provide assistance to aid others in project management best practices that includes but not limited to:

+ _Scope Management (change requests)_

+ _Time Management (schedules)_

+ _Cost Management (budget, costs, and pricing)_

+ _Quality Management (quality and_ _ testing)_

+ _Communications Management (reporting and escalations)_

+ _Risk/Issue Management_

+ _Stakeholder Management_

+ _Systems Development Life Cycle_

+ Work with management to resolve resource constraints and build capacity in project teams.

+ Ability to lead and direct team members in a matrix organization.

+ Proven ability to apply advanced problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis, alternatives, and solutions).

+ Proven ability to use effective communication techniques.

+ Proven ability to build relationships with clients.

+ Proven ability to identify and implement project improvement opportunities.

+ Ensure projects meet or exceed objectives.

+ Advise and support strategic initiatives to mature project management best practices with staff.

+ Prepare internal and external high-level reports for managers and senior staff.

+ Develop and deliver internal project management trainings.

+ Provide after-hours support and travel, as required.

**Required Skills**

+ Strong analytical skills, and ability to organize and plan work efficiently within set time limits.

+ Excellent ability to effectively communicate project status, issues and information to the client and project team.

+ Strong Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project).

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

+ 5+ years of experience managing complex, multi-year projects.

+ Project Management Certification (PMP).

**Working Conditions**

+ Remote

**The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.**

Salary Range: $115,000 - 135, 000. Yearly.

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**Compensation:**

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

**EEO Statement:**

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.