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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 .

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 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.

The Pacific Northwest Education Region at Public Consulting Group seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager.

Our Senior Project Managers excel in software implementations and production support, leveraging project management best practices. They provide hands-on management and support for multiple regional projects, aligning with the strategic vision established by the Project Management Office (PMO).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage specific projects ranging from small to large scale ($100,000 to $3,000,000+).

• Provide project management guidance and direction to consultants, supporting the PMO and regional initiatives.

• Utilize and promote project management best practices, including but not limited to:

• Scope Management (handling change requests)

• Time Management (maintaining schedules)

• Cost Management (overseeing budget, costs, and pricing)

• Quality Management (ensuring quality and testing)

• Communications Management (reporting and managing escalations)

• Risk/Issue Management

• Stakeholder Management

• Systems Development Life Cycle

• Collaborate with management to resolve resource constraints and build capacity in project teams.

• Lead and direct team members in a matrix organization.

• Apply advanced problem-solving techniques, including root cause analysis, alternatives, and solutions.

• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

• 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 high-level reports for internal and external stakeholders, including managers and senior staff.

• Provide after-hours support and travel as required.

• Develop and deliver internal project management training sessions.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to organize and plan work efficiently within set time limits and other constraints.

• Excellent ability to effectively communicate and influence outcomes with clients, project teams, and staff.

• Proficient in Project Management concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Proficient in building and maintaining schedules using MS Project.

• Proficient in all aspects of working remotely with teams and clients.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management managing complex, multi-year projects.

• Knowledge of technology solutions and extensive experience within the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Knowledge of K-12 Education Technology Solutions (preferred).

• Project Management Certification (PMP) strongly desired.

Working Conditions

Position is mostly remote, with the occasional need to travel to client and office sites for planning meetings, working sessions, and team celebrations, etc. Must reside within the Pacific or Mountain time zones.

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.

As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $85,000-$110,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

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.