Manager

Education Practice Manager

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.

The Education Practice area managers focus on developing relationships, solutions, and teams that positively impact education. As a member of the Education Practice senior leadership group, the Manager will develop and execute the vision and growth strategy for the assigned region, under the direction of the Education Practice Area Director and in collaboration with other members of the senior leadership team. The Manager partners with strategic clients and internal teams to understand complex issues that inhibit the success of state and local education agencies, delivers effective solutions to those problems, and grows the business.

PCG offerings and solutions include a mix of consulting, technology, and operational supports. This Manager will primarily work across a territory that includes the Pacific Northwest/Western states. The candidate's background, experience, and network will help inform their specific geographic focus. We need additional management team capacity within the Pacific Northwest/Western region of the firm within the Education practice to help capitalize on emerging opportunities, help grow and cultivate staff, and grow the business.

Core duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Defining the regional/service line strategy and goals related to operational excellence, growth, and profitability, in collaboration with other senior leaders in the firm
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across state and local education agencies, representing PCG and practice area as a comprehensive partner in education
• Cultivating talent from within the organization and developing key strategic external partnerships with clients, relevant professional associations, complimentary business partners, potential acquisitions, and other stakeholders who can inform PCG's strategy and deliver positive results for clients and the firm
• Integrating their capabilities in client orientation; entrepreneurial orientation; project management; and sales acumen to establish new projects and build new markets that create significant financial value for the firm
• Delivering compound annual top-line revenue growth rates of 15% or better over three-year periods within their portfolio while ensuring healthy, sustainable profit margins and business operations
• Applying a consultative approach to understand and solve problems, while building that capability within others as a supervisor and mentor
• Effectively integrating their capabilities in quality management, project management, and client satisfaction
• Working collaboratively and effectively with other senior managers on a variety of cross-functional projects

Required Skills

• Proven business development expertise in education.
• Proven staff management and mentorship.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and related content knowledge.
• Strong Microsoft Office applications skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.
• Proven creative problem-solving ability and a consultative mindset.
• Proven ability to take initiative and seek solutions.
• Follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.
• Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences
• Use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance from Leadership when needed.
• Recognize issues and identify solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and master's degree (MPA or government focused MBA) preferred
• 15+ years of relevant work experience

Compensation

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 a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: Annual Base Salary of $200,000 with company discretionary bonus potential of $50,000 to ~$250,000 based upon revenue growth, company performance, and portfolio profitability. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

EEO 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.