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).
This role will operate during Stage 3 (Solution Development) and Stage 4 (Project Readiness and Approval) of California’s Project Approval Lifecycle (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.
The Project Manager will play a critical role in developing detailed solution requirements and user stories, validating that business needs are addressed, and participating in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions. The consultant will also assist in preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for selecting a solution provider. successful transition into implementation.
- Bachelor’s degree – Master’s preferred
- PMP certification
- Minimum 5 years PM experience with 3 in senior or lead role – preferred: 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 consulting experience for a project worth at least $2M – 4 years preferred
