IT Project Manager - Public Sector

Public Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant/Project Manager to lead transformative IT projects for public sector clients. This role involves providing project management expertise, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance operational efficiency and client service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, strong communication skills, and a commitment to client satisfaction. Join a remote-friendly organization that values innovation and continuous learning while making a positive impact on public services.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Care Benefits

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in project management.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for large-scale IT projects.
• Oversee deliverables, status reports, and project plans.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-Solving

Client Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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 three 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.

Collaborating with our Technology Consulting team, you will help organizations streamline operations and achieve strategic goals to serve the public better. We provide the full spectrum of technology consulting services to help state and local agencies meet operational and program needs that enhance the lives of their user base.

Services:

• Strategy, Architecture, Planning, and Procurement
• Business Enablement
• Business Solutions
• Project Assurance

Senior Consultant / Project Manager will provide Project Management services to our public sector clients. The Consultant will work with the project team(s) to provide overall leadership and task coordination as well as direct responsibility for the deliverables and work products produced by the team(s). These deliverables and work products will be completed in accordance with our overall strategy, approach, and methodology.

Required Duties

• Provides project management and technical expertise on large-scale IT projects
• Oversee development of all deliverables, status reports and other work products
• Plan and oversee all project work and develop/manage any potential organizational change management strategies or processes that might be needed
• Provide technical oversight of applicable vendor and/or client processes, methodologies, and tools to minimize risk and validate the applicable requirements, standards and best practices are being followed on the project.
• Perform technical reviews and assessments of vendor and/or client tasks, deliverables, and work products, including providing recommendations for risk mitigation and acceptance.
• Support the goals and outcomes of the project stakeholders
• Develop, manage, and update Project Plan and other project documents (e.g., Communication Plan, Risk Plan, Stakeholder Register, Resource Plan)
• Support the client and stakeholders in the planning and strategy discussions on the best approach for addressing risks and issues as they occur, in an effort to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget.
• Understand various software development life cycle methodologies and how they are used
• Participate in business development activities and assist with proposal development
• Provide management oversight of project budget
• Manage communications with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Willingness to learn IV&V

Other Potential Duties:

• Perform IV&V tasks & develop IV&V reports
• Manage and track the IV&V findings (risk and issue) log
• Play a support lead analyst role in the development of multiple IV&V deliverables.

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.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 7+ years of overall IT industry experience
• 5+ years of prior project management experience using both Agile and Waterfall techniques in IT related projects to include operations, infrastructure, and application development projects
• Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially MS Project
• Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets with accurate results.
• Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.
• Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.
• Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients.
• Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current technology and business issues.
• Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.
• Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.
• Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions.
• Must reside in western region of US.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Resides in Phoenix, Arizona, WA or HI.
• Arizona state agency experience
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience in State Healthcare, Labor, and Child Support domains.
• Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
• Organizational Change Management experience
• Ability to understand both the service delivery system for programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.
• Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred

This position is remote with travel/onsite requirements. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:

• be available during your set working hours
• have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and
• be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties

Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled. 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: $95,000-125,000.

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.