Project Manager, Management & Budget Consulting

PFM seeks a Project Manager (internally titled Senior Managing Consultant) to support our Management and Budget Consulting practice. This position can accommodate in-office, hybrid, or fully remote for the right candidate. Occasional travel to clients is required.

The Project Manager will lead financial, operational, organizational, and related types of analysis for the firm’s engagements with state and local government clients. Common engagements include operating and capital budget development; multi-year financial planning; revenue and expenditure forecasting; performance measurement and management; and organizational assessments.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience either in government or in public sector consulting; good organizational skills; good written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple internal teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager will help lead project teams performing a wide range of financial and operational analysis for public sector clients including:

• Multi-year financial forecasting and planning
• Operating budget development, evaluation, and implementation support
• Capital budget development, evaluation and implementation support
• Organizational assessments and efficiency studies
• Financial and operational performance assessment and improvements

Primary responsibilities include the following:

Project Management

• Plan, execute, and present assigned analysis
• Manage preparation and quality control review of client deliverables (generally written reports, memorandums, or PowerPoint presentations)
• Present analysis and recommendations to clients and other stakeholders at meetings
• Manage project execution to stay within the project’s scope, budget, and timeline

Relationship management

• Manage, mentor, and train Analysts and Senior Analysts as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospective clients, and other contacts
• Collaborate across multiple internal teams to support the long-term growth of the practice

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Five years of work experience in the public sector or in a consulting capacity, preferably with increasing levels of responsibility
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Superior writing skills; excellent listener with ability to convey information clearly and concisely, whether in large or small group presentations
• Ability and willingness to travel to clients as needed
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future

COMPENSATION

The Project Manager is eligible to receive robust total rewards including generous flexible paid time off, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, relocation assistance, performance-based bonuses, 401k retirement plan with employer match and annual profit-sharing opportunity, medical/dental/vision insurance, health and wellness benefits, and disability and life insurance.

PFM not only supports work/life balance but also a challenging, diverse, and collaborative workplace, a formal mentorship program, volunteer opportunities, and much more.

The anticipated base salary for this role is between $90,000 - $115,000; this position is eligible for annual performance-based bonuses.  Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

FIRM OVERVIEW

PFM is a recognized national leader in providing financial and consulting advice to public sector, non-profit and other institutional entities. For more than forty years, PFM has advised many of the country’s largest municipal and institutional entities including states, counties, municipalities, townships, boroughs, authorities, school districts, not-for-profit organizations, and pension funds. The firm has more than 350 employees located in every region of the country.

If you are ready to experience the challenge, satisfaction, and reward of an opportunity with PFM, please apply here, or refer a qualified candidate.

PFM is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

PFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PFM maintains a drug-free workplace.