Manager, Education Services - New England

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 Education team offers consulting services and technology solutions to help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources. We work with clients to ensure all students have what they need to succeed.

Services:

• Teaching
• Learning Solutions
• Data Systems
• IT Solutions
• Financial Solutions
• Equity in Education
• Equitable Education
• Recovery Services

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 New England/northeast states. The candidate’s background, experience, and network will help inform their specific geographic focus.

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