Implementation Project Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Park Consulting Group is the ‘go to’ Technology Consulting Firm that specializes in implementing permitting software solutions for cities, counties, and government agencies. Our team members specialize in serving our clients by successfully delivering permitting and citizen engagement software solutions that improve their internal operations and decision making, manage new services, and enhance customer service to their residents, businesses, and constituents.

Your Role & Impact:

As a Project Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in managing and supporting enterprise software implementation projects for various public sector clients. This position is ideal for professionals with several years of experience in project coordination, consulting, or system implementation who thrive in fast-paced, client-facing environments. You’ll work directly with project managers and client stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met with precision, clarity, and consistency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading workstreams or projects under the guidance of Managers and Senior Consultants
• Advising clients on best practice system design and implementation strategies
• Conducting requirements analysis and translating business needs into functional solutions
• Developing and documenting business process workflows, configurations, and recommendations for enterprise permitting systems
• Leading or facilitation of recurring client and internal meetings, ensuring clear documentation of outcomes and next steps
• Presenting deliverables and progress updates directly to clients with professionalism and clarity
• Managing project tasks, schedules, and dependencies across assigned workstreams to ensure timely completion and alignment with project timelines
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to prepare client status reports, update project dashboards, and support internal project management practices
• Building relationships with client stakeholders and fostering trust throughout a software implementation lifecycle
• Helping identify and refine internal company methodologies and templates to enhance delivery consistency and quality
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of Analysts and Junior Consultants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus
• 3 - 7 years of full-time experience in project coordination, implementation, or consulting (preferably within enterprise software, IT, or public sector environments)
• Skilled in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Proficient in enterprise software implementations, configuration concepts, or permitting systems (Tyler Technologies experience preferred)
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to connect business processes to system functionality
• Comfortable leading client discussions, facilitating workshops, and preparing professional deliverables
• Flexible & solutions-oriented: Comfortable shifting priorities and stepping in proactively
• Efficient in work style: Able to complete multiple workstreams simultaneously in an efficient manner
• Adaptable and composed under shifting priorities and fast-paced timelines
• A natural mentor who takes pride in developing junior team members and presenting ideas for improvement to upper management
• Excellent communicator: Strong written/verbal skills and virtual collaboration
• Hybrid-capable: Able to work 2 - 3 days/week in Irvine office
• Occasional CA site visits (valid CA driver’s license & reliable transportation required)
• Flexible availability during business hours between 8:00AM – 6:00PM; ability to work occasional on weekends depending on client needs

• Legally eligible: Authorized to work in the U.S., able to clear background checks (including MVR) and E-Verify

Employment Details

This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $80,000 - 110,000/ yr, commensurate with experience and education. Employment is W-2, non-exempt regular. Eligible employees will be provided benefits and onboarding information upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Park Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer — we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics under California or federal law.