Opening for LCI - Project Manager in Sacramento, CA - Hybrid

·      LCI - Project Manager

DUE DATE: IMMEDIATE
Location: Hybrid (must go to Sacramento office 2-days weekly)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-visibility and complex project initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in managing large-scale programs within State agencies, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in accordance with federal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Lead end-to-end project management across planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases.

·      Experience Leading project approval lifestyle (PAL) 4 stages.

·      Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.

·      Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and contract requirements.

·      Act as primary liaison between the client, internal teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

·      Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

·      Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and documentation for both internal and external audiences.

·      Ensure compliance with all federal, agency-specific, and contractual standards.

·      Apply project management best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or Hybrid approaches as appropriate).

Required Qualifications:

·      8+ years of experience in project/program management

·      7+ years supporting state/government agencies.

·      6+ years of experience with leading large/complex IT projects.

·      Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects. $5M plus.

·      Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.

·      Proficient in Microsoft Project and other project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet).

Preferred Qualifications:

·      Experience working with State agencies.

·      Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and DOJ-specific guidelines.

·      PMP certification from PMI (or equivalent).

·      Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).

Education:

·      Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.

·      Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Public Administration).