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Project Manager

PCG | Project Consulting Group, Minneapolis, MN, United States


PCG (Project Consulting Group) is a management consulting firm that helps clients enable transformation with low ego and high competence. We specialize in program and project management, leading organizational change, and strategy execution. Our consultants work across industries including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and technology—helping organizations align strategy with execution and achieve measurable business results.

Position Summary
As a Project Manager, you will lead projects from initiation through delivery, supporting successful execution across scope, timeline, and budget. You will work closely with client stakeholders and internal teams to drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure high-quality outcomes. This role is hands‑on, requiring strong organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills to help deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project lifecycle phases including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

Support definition of project scope, objectives, and success criteria

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and deliverables

Coordinate communication, reporting, and stakeholder updates

Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; support mitigation efforts

Facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams

Track progress against timelines, deliverables, and key milestones

Support vendor and cross‑functional team coordination

Assist in preparing materials for leadership updates and decision‑making

Ensure adherence to project standards, quality expectations, and processes

Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of best practices

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

3–6 years of project management or related experience

Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Experience working with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders

Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or Agile certifications)

Consulting or client‑facing experience

Desired Attributes / Soft Skills

High character, integrity, and humility — aligned with PCG’s “Low Ego, High Competence” philosophy

Strong organizational and time management skills

Detail‑oriented with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving priorities

Collaborative and adaptable across teams and client settings

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