Sr Project Manager - SDLC

Public Consulting Group

5d•$93,500 - $140,000•Hybrid

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. Our Senior Project Managers deliver 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 not limited to: Scope Management (change requests) Time Management (schedules) Cost Management (budget, costs, and pricing) Quality Management (quality and testing) Resource Management Communications Management (reporting and escalations) Risk/Issue Management Procurement Management Stakeholder Management Systems Development Life Cycle Support staff in adopting new processes, tools and methodologies. Demonstrated success in leading team members in a matrixed organization where team members do not formally report directly to the project manager. Proven ability to apply advanced problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis, alternatives, and solutions). Provide after-hours support and travel, as required.

Requirements

Proven experience in RFP responses, proposal development, and contract drafting, review, and management.
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.
Mediate disagreements and drive 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.
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).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of K-12 education technology solutions
Education consulting experience

Responsibilities

Deliver software development and implementations, and production support using project management best practices and formal systems development life cycle processes.
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).
Manage technology projects, from small to large scale ($100,000 to $3,000,000+).
Apply project management best practices including Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Resource Management, Communications Management, Risk/Issue Management, Procurement Management, and Stakeholder Management.
Support staff in adopting new processes, tools and methodologies.
Lead team members in a matrixed organization where team members do not formally report directly to the project manager.
Apply advanced problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis, alternatives, and solutions).
Provide after-hours support and travel, as required.
Respond to RFPs, develop proposals, and manage contracts.
Build trusting relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
Manage software development projects through the entire SDLC.
Take ownership and accountability of project outcomes, including successes and failures.
Act as the 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.
Mediate disagreements and drive consensus-oriented outcomes.
Inspire and motivate team members while maintaining accountability for deliverables.
Build and maintain schedules using MS Project.
Work proficiently in all aspects of working remotely with teams and clients.