Technical Project Manager 2

Public Consulting Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care benefits

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is a leading provider of public sector solutions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to define scope, manage timelines, budgets and stakeholder expectations in a remote role with occasional travel.

Required are a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in technical project management with Agile, 5 years MS Project experience, and PMI- or CapM-based certification is strongly preferred. PCG offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 8+ years' technical project management experience, understand Agile Development Processes.
• 5 years of experience with MS Project.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, CSM, CAPM) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables aligned to business objectives.
• Sets and manages expectations with team and stakeholders.
• Plans, estimates, schedules and tracks timelines using appropriate tools.
• Applies best practices for project execution and management.
• Drafts budgets and recommends adjustments as needed.
• Develops progress reports, requirements documents and presentations.
• Identifies risks, mitigations and contingency plans.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals
• Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Plans, estimates, schedules and tracks project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Uses and refines best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manages changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devises contingency

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Able to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Ability to effectively participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required
• 8+ years' technical project management experience, understand Agile Development Processes
• 5 years of experience with MS Project
• Project Management Certification (PMP, CSM, CAPM) strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience conducting quantitative and qualitative risk management.
• Root cause analysis
• Likelihood and Impact assessments
• Application of risk responses
• 3-5 years' experience with Power BI dashboard reporting.
• 3-5 years' experience with schedule critical path methodology.
• 3-5 years' experience with Agile/Waterfall hybrid project management.
• 3-5 years' experience in briefing project metrics to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• 3-5 years' experience with schedule variance analysis utilizing PMI metrics
• 3-5 years' experience with developing project artifacts

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

This position is remote with some travel/onsite requirements. To be successful in a remote 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.

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 a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Range: $120,000 - $160,000PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

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.