Project Manager

Public Consulting Group•US MA Remote, MA

3d•$80,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

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. Our Education team offers consulting services and technology solutions to help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources. We work with clients to ensure all students have what they need to succeed. Services: Teaching Learning Solutions Data Systems IT Solutions Financial Solutions Equity in Education Equitable Education Recovery Services Serves as the Project Manager for software implementations and post-implementation services management and maintenance using project management and client service best practices. Provides hands-on project management leadership and support for multiple projects and initiatives with cross functional teams in accordance with the strategic vision set forth by the region. Serves as a key member of the client support team in New England.

Requirements

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a matrixed environment, particularly when managing competing priorities, timelines, and resource constraints
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously, track deliverables, and ensure clarity on ownership, timing, and next steps
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Consistently exercises sound judgement and independent, thoughtful decision-making
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with project tracking or collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, SharePoint, Teams) preferred
Commitment to delivering high-quality client service and contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
5 years of work experience in project management capacity, and/or client relationship management

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training/experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and managing assigned project deliverables, ensuring alignment to defined scope, timelines, company strategy, and organizational priorities
Manage and track resource allocation across cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
Provide clear, concise project status updates to both clients and internal stakeholders
Proactively identify, track, and communicate risks, dependencies, and blockers that may impact delivery timelines
Work across cross-functional teams (e.g., technical, operations, client stakeholders) to coordinate deliverables, remove blockers, and ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and outcomes
Provide day-to-day coordination and direction to project team members to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
Act as a key team member in client interactions, including participating in meetings, assessing client needs to ensure alignment and progress, and executing agreed-upon action items and commitments in a timely fashion
Support and encourage a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with an emphasis on communication, client satisfaction, operational efficiency and risk mitigation
Other duties as assigned