Project Management Consultant

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