Public Sector Consulting Manager

Description

Client-Side Project Support 

• Coordinate internal project tasks and track key deadlines across multiple client workstreams.
• Support readiness activities including stakeholder engagement, training planning, and communications.
• Liaise between client teams and vendors to keep deliverables aligned with expectations.

Testing & Quality Oversight

• Support UAT and testing cycles, including script development, execution coordination, and defect tracking.
• Facilitate working sessions to validate results and ensure traceability to business needs.
• Help ensure all testing follows documented protocols and leads to actionable outcomes.

Deliverable & Work Product Review 

• Review internal and vendor-produced artifacts for clarity, completeness, and alignment with project goals.
• Provide structured, constructive feedback and elevate risks or gaps as needed.

Solicitation & Procurement Support 

• Assist in drafting RFPs/RFIs, evaluation criteria, and procurement documentation.
• Support evaluation and selection activities with scoring support, facilitation, and documentation.

Implementation Readiness & Oversight 

• Monitor implementation progress from the client perspective using an IV&V-style approach.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and contribute to structured reporting on performance and readiness.

Reporting & Communication 

• Maintain timely updates on your assigned workstreams.
• Contribute to weekly status reports, executive summaries, and issue/risk logs.

• This is a remote role based in the US with potential travel: Up to 10% initially, possibly increasing to 50%+ based on client and project needs
• 5+ years of experience in public sector operations, consulting, ERP implementation, or large-scale IT project environments.
• Experience working directly with government agencies and familiarity with state/local policies, structures, and procurement processes.
• Understanding of ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP, CGI, Infor) and their role in financial, HR, payroll, or procurement operations.
• Hands-on experience coordinating testing, UAT, or QA processes within structured projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, such as the ability to synthesize complex topics, engage stakeholders, and drive alignment.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage day-to-day tasks with limited oversight.
• Experience working in team-based, matrixed environments with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or a related field
• MBA or another advanced degree (s) desirable
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma desirable