Project Manager & Lead Organizational Consultant 2025P-0063
6 Months+, Part-Time
Adelphi, MD, Hybrid
Posted 4 weeks ago
Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!
Ascension LLC is seeking a Project Manager / Lead Organizational Consultant to lead a citywide staffing assessment for the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. This senior-level role will oversee all project phases—from kickoff and data collection through analysis, recommendations, and final presentation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned management consultant who combines strong project leadership, organizational analysis, and communication skills with an ability to deliver actionable insights in a government setting.
Project Manager / Lead Organizational Consultant Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead project planning, kickoff, and coordination activities across City departments.
- Develop and manage the work plan, project schedule, and stakeholder communication plan.
- Coordinate with City leadership to define objectives, data needs, and expectations.
- Oversee team performance and quality of deliverables for data collection, analysis, and benchmarking.
- Lead the development of final findings, recommendations, and presentation materials.
- Facilitate executive-level meetings and present results to City management and elected officials.
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with project scope, timeline, and reporting requirements.
Job Features
| Job Category | Business and Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. | Proven experience leading staffing studies or workforce planning initiatives. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, organizational assessments, or management consulting for public sector clients. | Strong leadership, facilitation, and written communication skills. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). |
| DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or Organizational Development. | PMP® (Project Management Professional) or similar certification preferred. | Experience presenting to executive boards or city councils | Familiarity with municipal operations, workforce analytics, and HR data systems. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTS | U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. | Must successfully pass local government background check (City of Gaithersburg). |