Director, Technology Consulting

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 Assurance

PCG is hiring a Director with focus on delivering management consulting services and developing new business in the California State Government market. This includes developing partner relationships, identifying opportunities, fostering strong client relationships, and developing proposals that meet client needs.

The Director will collaborate with senior client executives to implement or advise on large-scale software solutions within Public Sector State Government environments. The role requires a general understanding of technology and candidate should also be versed in big data, coding, project management, technical writing, and cloud services. 

The Director will manage a team of resources in addition to recruiting, hiring, and developing resources to support the Business Unit and the Practice Area. The Director is responsible for ensuring the team meets financial and organizational targets while building the comradery necessary to navigate the fast-paced world of management consulting.

In Summary, this position requires the following key competencies:

• Business Development – Client management and sales acumen to grow existing projects and establish new projects. Build new markets that create business and financial value. Lead proposal responses for RF(x)’s.
• Resource Management – Hiring, developing, motivating, and retaining staff to build and sustain a team skillset of talent that includes diverse capabilities and perspectives.
• Collaboration – Skilled in building support for opportunities, proposals, projects, and organizational initiatives, and will play an active role as a contributor in growing the Business Unit and the Practice Area.
• Risk Management – Own strategic, financial, and operational risk in all aspects of their responsibilities. To do this, they must effectively integrate their quality management, project management, and client satisfaction capabilities.
• Project Delivery – As necessary, lead or participate in project delivery activities, including analysis, deliverable creation, and communicating project performance and progress.

Qualifications: 

• Must be based in California (or willing to relocate to California).
• At least 10 years of experience in management consulting, focused on technology.
• 6+ years of experience developing, bidding, and winning public sector management consulting services with progressively increasing leadership responsibility.
• 6+ years of experience providing a combination of the following State Government services: planning, procurement, project management, quality assurance (QA) or Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), implementation or System Integration. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with a minimum Fiscal Year’s book value of $1-2M.
• Proven ability to hire, develop, and manage a team of people.
• Strong leadership interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter, enthusiastic, and have political savvy to accomplish objectives while maintaining a likable presence.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University.

Preferred:

• PMP certification

Working Conditions

Remote:

This position is California remote with quarterly travel 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 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. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $135,000-$160,000

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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 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 leave

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.

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