Project Manager - Education

Project Manager - Education  

FLSA Status: Exempt  

Location:  Remote based, preferred New York City, Seattle, or Washington, D.C.

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.   

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 10 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.   

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.  

Our Social Impact Solutions group is dedicated to dramatically improving learning and life outcomes for all children. We believe that great public schools and high-quality education have the potential to be life-changing, especially for students in underserved communities. We partner with leaders in government, philanthropy, and other education organizations and draw on our experience in the education space to solve complex problems facing public schools and communities. We deliver customized services and products - including data, finance, and instructional tools - from initial design through the last step of execution.  

Project managers play important roles on our projects: managing and coordinating the completion of client and internal projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include driving client project initiatives so that all timelines and expectations are met.    

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

In this role you will:

• Plan, execute, and adapt a diverse array of projects in dynamic environments 
• Incorporate input from multiple stakeholders to mobilize groups toward common and ambitious goals 
• Work effectively with multiple groups of partners to deliver high quality products
• Self-motivate and demonstrate capacity to prioritize, ensuring time is spent on highest leverage actions 
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate meaningful insights 
• Communicate efficiently: break down large and complex analyses into actionable recommendations while reserving the ability to drill deeper as needed.
• Manage Consultants: lead their contribution to projects and ensure they develop new skills and professional capacities 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic background in Education, Social Sciences, or related field.  
• Seven (7) or more years of consulting experience or equivalent education/public-sector experience      
• Two (2) or more years of management experience.
• Commitment to our organizational mission and fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace  
• A proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness 
• Capacity for managing and leading people; ability to connect with people both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower top notch leaders from the bottom up, cultivate entrepreneurship, and learn the strengths and weaknesses of the team so as to put people in a position to succeed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working and building relationships with clients and with external stakeholders 
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and multi-task on multiple projects 
• An ability to navigate ambiguity comfortably and meet frequent deadlines 
• A sense of humor and ability to work in a dynamic environment 
• Ability to travel depending on client needs 
• Experience with R, GIS or other data analysis tools/applications 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP). 

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:  

• Flexible paid time off 
• 5% 401K matching program 
• Equity opportunities 
• Incentive and bonus programs 
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave 
• Flexible spending accounts 

 Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Life insurance 
• Short and long-term disability coverage 
• Income protection benefits 

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic or class protected by law.