The Education Practice within Public Consulting Group has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned project manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO) team.  The PMO requires experienced individuals in the field of project management to perform software implementations using industry standard project management best practices. Our project managers provide hands-on project management support for multiple projects across the practice in accordance to the strategic vision set forth by the Project Management Office (PMO).

Education Practice Area

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 region in accordance to the strategic vision set forth by the Project Management Office (PMO)  

• 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 
• Provide after-hours support and travel, as required
• Develop and deliver internal project management trainings

Qualifications

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 (nice to have) 
• Education consulting experience (nice to have) 
• Project Management Certification (PMP) 

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

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: $100,000- $119,999.

In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.

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