Sr Project Manager

Role Description

Our Senior Project Managers perform software development and implementations, and production support using project management best practices and formal systems development life cycle processes. Our project managers provide hands-on project management and support for multiple projects across the practice area in accordance with the strategic vision set forth by the Project Management Office (PMO). This role requires strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and emotional intelligence skills to de-escalate issues and craft successful outcomes.

• Accountable for managing technology projects, from small to large scale ($100,000 to $3,000,000+).
• Proficiency in project management best practices that include but are 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
  • Procurement Management
  • Systems Development Life Cycle
• Support staff in adopting new processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Ability to lead and direct team members in a matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to apply advanced problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis, alternatives, and solutions).
• Provide after-hours support and travel, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of experience in formal project management, managing software development of complex, multi-year projects.
• Knowledge of technology solutions and extensive experience within the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Project Management Certification (PMP).
• Knowledge of K-12 education technology solutions (nice to have).
• Education consulting experience (nice to have).

Requirements

• Build trusting relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in managing software development projects through the entire SDLC.
• Ownership and accountability of project outcomes, including successes and failures.
• Primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex information into clear, actionable results.
• Proactively and effectively communicate and influence outcomes with clients, project teams, and staff.
• Adjust communication styles to manage different personalities and expectations, upward and downward.
• Identify and address team or stakeholder conflicts early to prevent escalation.
• Mediating disagreements and driving consensus-oriented outcomes.
• Inspire and motivate team members while maintaining accountability for deliverables.
• Build and maintain schedules using MS Project.
• Proficient in all aspects of working remotely with teams and clients.

Benefits

• 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. Range: $93,500 - $140,000.