Project Manager REMOTE Posted 5/5

Lumecg; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager consultant to oversee critical phases of the California Project Approval Lifecycle. This role focuses on developing detailed solution requirements and ensuring alignment with business needs during the solution development and project readiness stages. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management experience, especially in government projects, and demonstrate expertise in team building and mentoring. Join this innovative firm to lead impactful projects and contribute to successful implementations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in a senior role.
• Experience in consulting for projects worth $2M or more.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed solution requirements and user stories.
• Assist in preparing RFPs for selecting solution providers.

Skills

Project Management

Team Building

Consulting

Business Process Reengineering

User Story Development

Education

PMP Certification

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Lume Consulting Group is seeking a Project Manager consultant to support oversight and coordination of Stage 3 and Stage 4 activities within the California Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL).

Role Overview

This role will operate during Stage 3 (Solution Development) and Stage 4 (Project Readiness and Approval) of California’s PAL. In Stage 3, the focus is on defining detailed solution requirements, developing procurement strategies (e.g., RFPs), and ensuring alignment with business and technical needs. Stage 4 centers on finalizing contracts, establishing implementation baselines (cost, schedule, resources), and ensuring the project is fully prepared for execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed solution requirements and user stories
• Validate that business needs are addressed
• Participate in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions
• Assist in preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for selecting a solution provider
• Support successful transition into implementation

Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with 3 in a senior or lead role (preferably 7 years PM and 5 years as Senior PM)
• 2 years’ experience working with government (4 years preferred)
• 3 years of team building, knowledge transfer, and/or mentoring experience (5 years preferred)
• 2 years of consulting experience for projects worth at least $2M (4 years preferred)