IT PROJECT MANAGER - PUBLIC SECTOR
Company: Public Consulting Group
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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 six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a
multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue
opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To
learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .Collaborating with
our Technology Consulting team, you will help organizations
streamline operations and achieve strategic goals to serve the
public better. We provide the full spectrum of technology
consulting services to help state and local agencies meet
operational and program needs that enhance the lives of their user
base.Services:
- Strategy, Architecture, Planning, and Procurement
- Business Enablement
- Business Solutions
- Project AssuranceConsultant/Project Manager will provide
Project Management services to our internal team as well as expert
analysis and risk and recommendation strategies to our public
sector clients. The Consultant will work with the project team to
provide overall leadership and task coordination as well as direct
responsibility for the deliverables and work products produced by
the team. These deliverables and work products will be completed in
accordance with our overall strategy, approach, and
methodology.Duties
- Provides project management and technical expertise on
large-scale IT projects
- Perform IV&V tasks & develop IV&V reports
- Manage and track the IV&V findings (risk and issue)
log
- Oversees development of all deliverables, status reports and
other work products
- Plan and oversee all project work and develop/manage any
potential organizational change management strategies or processes
that might be needed
- Provide technical oversight of applicable vendor and/or client
processes, methodologies, and tools to minimize risk and validate
the applicable requirements, standards and best practices are being
followed on the project.
- Perform technical reviews and assessments of vendor and/or
client tasks, deliverables, and work products, including providing
recommendations for risk mitigation and acceptance.
- Support the goals and outcomes of the project stakeholders
- Develop, manage, and update Project Plan and other project
documents (e.g., Communication Plan, Risk Plan, Stakeholder
Register, Resource Plan)
- Support the client and stakeholders in the planning and
strategy discussions on the best approach for addressing risks and
issues as they occur, in an effort to ensure that the project
remains on schedule and within budget.
- Understand various software development life cycle
methodologies and how they are used
- Play a support lead analyst role in the development of multiple
IV&V deliverables.
- Participate in business development activities and assist with
proposal development ---
- Provide management oversight of project budget
- Manage communications with client, vendors, and project
stakeholdersThe above is intended to describe the general contents
and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this
classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so
classified.Qualifications:
- Must be located in Oahu, Hawaii
- State agency experience
- 5+ years of overall IT industry experience
- 5+ years of prior project management experience using both
Agile and Waterfall techniques in IT related projects to include
operations, infrastructure, and application development
projects
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
- Desired: Organizational Change Management experience
- Ability to understand both the service delivery system for
programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal
regulators.
- Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal
regulations and requirements.
- Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially MS
Project
- Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek
guidance when needed.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets
with accurate results.
- Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and
budget while working at a detailed level.
- Commitment to exceptional client service.
- Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy
mindset.
- Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by
clients and management.
- Ability to interact with various levels of management and with
clients.
- Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
- Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed
about current technology and business issues.
- Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current
processes.
- Excellent business writing skills and ability to make
presentations to various audiences.
- Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions.Education:
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years' experience required, and Master's
degree preferred
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant work experienceRemote:This
position is remote with travel/onsite requirements. PCG is a
remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture
where remote work remains a vital part of the company's success. To
be successful in a remote work 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 dutiesSome travel to the office or elsewhere may be
required for team meetings, client meetings, etc. We are accepting
applications on an ongoing basis until filled.As required by
applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of
compensation for this role:
$95,000-125,000.#LI-AH1#LI-remoteCompensation: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 the following reasonable range of
compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range
of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care
benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leaveEEO
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.Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or
status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal
Contractor.
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