Workforce Development Senior Consultant

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.

Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations.

Services:

• Program Consulting
• Finance Consulting and Billing Services
• Applied Technology
• Outsourcing and Operations
• Strategy
• Project and Grants Management
• Assessments and Feasibility Studies

• As a Senior Consultant for Workforce Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and execution of our consulting projects. Your primary focus will be on growing and delivering a portfolio of consulting projects, driving sales efforts, managing teams, and ensuring the highest standards of excellence in project delivery. 

   

  Key responsibilities include:

   

  Project Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of workforce development consulting projects from inception to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project progress to stakeholders, addressing any issues or concerns promptly.

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  Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with potential clients with a particular focus on state workforce agencies, HHS agencies, and large employer organizations.
• Lead sales efforts, including prospecting, proposal development, and presentations to secure new consulting engagements.
• Identify new and emerging opportunities in growth industries such as clean energy, broadband infrastructure, information technology, and healthcare.

• Leadership

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior consultants and project teams to foster professional growth and development.
• Delegate tasks effectively, monitor team performance, and provide feedback to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and innovation.

• Project Execution

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services that meet or exceed client expectations and industry standards.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of project deliverables to ensure alignment with client objectives and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and drive initiatives to enhance service delivery effectiveness and efficiency

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Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 10 years’ experience required, graduate degree preferred
• 5-10 years’ relevant work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Strong familiarity with the public workforce system (e.g. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
• Strong grasp of key workforc