CALIFORNIA PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (CA-PMF) - 4910.2

The California Project Management Framework (CA-PMF) has been designed as an adaptable resource that provides California public sector organizations with an approach to project management that lays the foundation for project success. The CA- PMF offers guidance and insight on project management methods and approach through the use of scalable resources, tools, and templates. The CA-PMF is intended as a practical and useful guide to lead a Project Manager and project team through the project management lifecycle for projects of all sizes so that they achieve expected outcomes. The framework supports project management practices that conform to industry standards as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and adapted to the context of California State government.

The CA-PMF includes all major project processes and activities, from initial project definition to closing the project. With project management described as a series of activities undertaken by the project team, the Project Manager is equipped with the tools necessary to consider the needs of the project and how its organization can be structured and managed to deliver the intended result. The CA-PMF aligns with policy, identifies the connections to the project oversight and project approval processes, and directs practitioners to the appropriate resources for further information on those processes.