Mgr Development

at Public Consulting Group in Springfield, Illinois, United States

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 .

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 recommend 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 devise contingency.

+ Coordinates with other Delivery teams, as applicable, for cross coordination where inter- dependencies occur.

+ Coordinates with business stakeholders (e.g. product owner) on priorities.

+ Leads and guides the work of others, in-line with established priorities to ensure team members are working on the right items in the right order.

+ Coordinates with upstream and downstream teams and functions in preparation for code promotion activities.

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.

+ Outcome and solution oriented with a high sense of urgency.

+ 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 or equivalent experience required

+ 6-8 years’ technical project management experience, understand Agile Development Processes

+ Project Management Certification (PMP, CSM, CAPM) strongly preferred

Working Conditions

+ Office Setting

The 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.

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.