Remote Public Sector Technical Project Lead Job Phoenix Arizona USA,Business

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. To learn more, visit

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 recommends 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 devises contingency

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.
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 required
5-8 years’ technical project management experience, understand Agile Development Processes
3-5 years of experience with MS Project
Project Management Certification (PMP, CSM, CAPM) strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years’ experience conducting quantitative and qualitative risk management.

Root cause analysis
Likelihood and Impact assessments
Application of risk responses

3-5 years’ experience with Power BI dashboard reporting.
3-5 years’ experience with schedule critical path methodology.
3-5 years’ experience with Agile/Waterfall hybrid project management.
3-5 years’ experience in briefing project metrics to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
3-5 years’ experience in schedule variance analysis utilizing PMI metrics
3-5 years’ experience with developing project artifacts

Working Conditions

Office Setting

This position is remote with some travel/onsite requirements. To be successful in a remote 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 duties

Some 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.

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