Lead Project Manager

MGT; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

401K matching program

Equity opportunities

Incentive and bonus programs

Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits

Job summary

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC seeks a Project Manager to lead planning, scheduling, and implementation coordination for the Region 10 Comprehensive Center across five states. You will establish project management systems and processes to coordinate annual service plans, monitor milestones, and support timely delivery of technical assistance activities.

You will develop schedules, track progress, and coordinate across MGT, subcontractors, and education agencies while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, education, or related field.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, preferably in education, government, or consulting.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools, schedules, milestone tracking, and reporting systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external implementation partners.
• Familiarity with federal grant-funded projects and performance reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, milestone trackers, and implementation timelines.
• Coordinate annual service planning processes and track progress against approved deliverables.
• Manage cross-partner implementation coordination across MGT, subcontractors, and participating education agencies.
• Establish and maintain project documentation, reporting procedures, and communication protocols.
• Monitor project risks, implementation barriers, and dependencies, escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and follow-up activities across project workstreams.
• Support performance management through data collection, progress tracking, and dashboard reporting.
• Prepare project status updates, implementation reports, and leadership briefings.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen project management processes.

Skills

PM tools proficiency

Multistakeholder coordination

Education/government project exp

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, education, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies asa trustedadvisordelivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth andutilizesprogrammatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words ofour employees.

ABOUT THE REGION 10 COMPREHENSIVE CENTER:

MGT leads the Region 10 Comprehensive Center (R10CC), a five-year initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide evidence-based technical assistance and capacity-building support across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Center partners with state, regional, Tribal, and local education agencies to strengthen educational systems, improve instructional practices, and support sustainable improvements in student outcomes. Through state-driven service planning, professional learning, coaching, and targeted implementation support, R10CC helps education agencies advance priorities in literacy and numeracy, high-quality instructional materials, school and district improvement, and career-connected learning.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Lead project planning, scheduling, and implementation coordination for the Region 10 Comprehensive Center. You'll establish the project management systems and processes needed to coordinate annual service plans, monitor milestones, and support timely delivery of technical assistance activities across multiple states, partner organizations, and service tiers.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, milestone trackers, and implementation timelines.
• Coordinate annual service planning processes and track progress against approved deliverables.
• Manage cross-partner implementation coordination across MGT, subcontractors, and participating education agencies.
• Establish and maintain project documentation, reporting procedures, and communication protocols.
• Monitor project risks, implementation barriers, and dependencies, escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and follow-up activities across project workstreams.
• Support performance management through data collection, progress tracking, and dashboard reporting.
• Prepare project status updates, implementation reports, and leadership briefings.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen project management processes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, education, or related field.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, preferably in education, government, or consulting.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools, schedules, milestone tracking, and reporting systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external implementation partners.
• Familiarity with federal grant-funded projects and performance reporting preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet frequent deadlines.
• Project management certification, such as PMP, preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects and professional development opportunities for career growth.

As part of the Region 10 Comprehensive Center, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with education leaders and technical assistance specialists across five states, supporting initiatives that strengthen educational systems and build lasting capacity to improve student outcomes.

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to16 weeksof paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded,comprising:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage

MGT Impact Solutions, LLCis an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employmenton the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

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