Maximus is a company focused on driving impactful change in the public sector. They are seeking a seasoned Project Management Consultant who will support public sector initiatives, particularly those serving vulnerable populations in California, through project management and organizational change efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver consulting project activities for various projects
- Analyze complex data and identify patterns, recommend actions, and measure outcomes
- Coordinate with technical staff to understand business requirements, specifications, and processes
- Conduct market research and understand market trends
- Create system functional specifications from business requirements
- Interact with organization and client managers
- Perform cost/schedule monitoring
- Identify additional product and service opportunities in customer organization
- Lead business process modeling and analysis efforts to evaluate, design, and improve operational workflows
- Collaborate with public sector agencies, particularly those serving vulnerable populations, to support program goals and service delivery improvements
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, partnership, and stakeholder engagement
- Analyze complex business challenges and develop innovative, practical solutions aligned with organizational and client objectives
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and discussions to gather requirements, drive consensus, and support decision-making
- Communicate programmatic and functional concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Develop and implement advanced concepts, techniques, and standards that enhance operational efficiency and service quality
- Ensure all recommended solutions align with project scope, organizational strategy, and client expectations
- Thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment by demonstrating adaptability, continuous learning, and a commitment to achieving impactful results
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience directly related to large public sector projects that include industry-standard and best practices
- Preferably working in Health and Human Services
- Must be willing and able to travel to client locations in California as needed
- Experience within state government required
- Experience working with multiple teams required
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required
- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required
- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
- Preferred location: state of California, or states in the Pacific Time Zone