Workforce Development Senior Consultant

Boston, MA, United States

**Overview**

**About Public Consulting Group**

Public Consulting Group, Inc. (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 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has over 2,500 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide. PCG's Human Services practice helps state, county, and municipal human services agencies to achieve their performance goals in order to better serve populations in need. PCG's seasoned professionals offer proven solutions to help agencies design programs, services, and systems; increase program revenue; cut costs; and improve regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations. To learn more, visit http://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/humanservices/ .

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is a leading public sector management consulting and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, workforce and human services agencies to improve lives. Our workforce team specializes in solutions for public sector and private employers that empower them to solve their workforce challenges and deliver excellent services.

**Responsibilities**

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.

_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

**Qualifications**

**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 workforce development concepts, present-day challenges, and emerging solutions (e.g. career pathways, skills gaps, apprenticeship, skills-based hiring).

+ Experience with providing advisory/consulting services to employers, government organizations, industry organizations, etc.

This position is a remote, work from home position. 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.

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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: $95-120k and a potential discretionary bonus of up to 15%. 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 employmentregarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programsare 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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**Job Locations** _US_

**Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(3/29/2024 4:30 PM)_

**_Job ID_** _2024-10304_

**_# of Openings_** _1_

**_Category_** _Consulting_

**_Type_** _Regular Full-Time_

**_Practice Area_** _Human Services_

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.

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