Job Description

Project Manager

Education Solutions Group

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Location:  Remote based, preferred New York City, Seattle, or Washington D.C

MGT Consulting Group is a national leader in public sector management consulting and services that delivers diverse business consulting services to a wide range of public sector groups. Our mission is impact communities for good. to Celebrating our 47th year in 2021, we attract exceptional talent and empower them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of public agency performance.          

Kitamba, part of our Education Solutions Group, is dedicated to dramatically improving learning and life outcomes for all children. We believe that great public schools and high-quality education have the potential to be life-changing, especially for students in underserved communities. We partner with leaders in government, philanthropy, and other education organizations and draw on our experience in the education space to solve complex problems facing public schools and communities. We deliver customized services and products - including data, finance, and instructional tools - from initial design through the last step of execution.

Project managers play important roles on our projects: managing and coordinating the completion of client and internal projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include driving client project initiatives so that all timelines and expectations are met. 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan, execute, and adapt a diverse array of projects in dynamic environments

• Incorporate input from multiple stakeholders to mobilize groups toward common and ambitious goals

• Work effectively with multiple groups of partners to deliver high quality products

• Self-motivate and demonstrate capacity to prioritize, ensuring time is spent on highest leverage actions

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate meaningful insights

• Communicate efficiently: break down large and complex analyses into actionable recommendations while reserving the ability to drill deeper as needed

• Manage Consultants: lead their contribution to projects and ensure they develop new skills and professional capacities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic background

• Five to seven (5-7) years of consulting experience or equivalent education/public-sector experience

• Two (2) or more years of management experience

• Commitment to our organizational mission and fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace

• A proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness

• Capacity for managing and leading people; ability to connect with people both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower top notch leaders from the bottom up, cultivate entrepreneurship, and learn the strengths and weaknesses of the team so as to put people in a position to succeed

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience working and building relationships with clients and with external stakeholders

• Ability to manage, prioritize, and multi-task on multiple projects

• An ability to navigate ambiguity comfortably and meet frequent deadlines

• A sense of humor and ability to work in a dynamic environment

• Ability to travel depending on client needs

PREFFERED QUALITIFICATIONS  

• MBA or similar advanced degree
• Experience with R, GIS or other data analysis tools/applications

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Hereyou can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Income protection benefits

MGT of America Consulting, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.