Associate Project Manager Jobs in Minnetonka, MN

Company Overview

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

Position Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead large, complex projects from initiation through successful delivery. You will serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, providing structure, governance, and communication while ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and quality objectives are met. You will partner with stakeholders at all levels to align strategy, manage risks, and deliver business value. You’ll also bring proven methodologies, best practices, and leadership skills to help clients improve project execution and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead full project lifecycle management — from initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring, to closure

· Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with client strategy

· Build and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables

· Establish and manage governance, reporting, and communication frameworks

· Proactively identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies

· Facilitate alignment between business and technical stakeholders

· Manage cross-functional project teams and vendors, ensuring accountability and collaboration

· Track and report progress against KPIs, deliverables, and financials

· Drive decision-making with executive sponsors and steering committees

· Ensure project quality, compliance with standards, and timely delivery of business outcomes

· Champion continuous improvement, lessons learned, and adoption of project management best practices

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification a plus)

· 8+ years of experience in project management with a track record of delivering large, complex projects

· Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)

· Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders

· Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with executive presence

· Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

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

Desired Attributes / Soft Skills

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

· Strong leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels

· Pragmatic, results-oriented, and hands-on approach

· Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at driving clarity

· Collaborative, team-oriented, and adaptable to different client environments

Project Consulting Group (PCG) is a leading, Minneapolis-based management consulting firm with over 25 years of experience helping Fortune 1000 and mid-market companies solve their most complex challenges and drive meaningful organizational transformation. We deliver tangible, measurable results with a low-ego, high-competence culture that prioritizes client success and team collaboration above all else.

At PCG, we take a holistic, tailored approach to consulting—working with clients from strategy and leadership alignment through execution and optimization, and into areas like M&A integration. Our services include strategic planning, project and program management, process improvement and automation, organizational change management, and more.

We are passionate about empowering businesses to achieve clarity, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Our team of seasoned consultants brings deep industry experience and a collaborative mindset to every engagement, ensuring our clients can define their goals, overcome challenges, and execute with confidence.

PCG is always looking for top-tier professionals who want to grow their careers in an energetic and mission-driven environment—where expertise is valued, teamwork is essential, and results truly matter.