Senior-level project leadership
for the organizations that
can’t afford to get it wrong.
LucIris brings PMP-certified project management to small businesses, nonprofits, and founders — without the full-time overhead. We diagnose before we prescribe, and stay accountable to both the plan and the people executing it.
Darlene E. Reid
Founder, LucIris LLC · B.S. & M.S. ChemistryDarlene’s career started in analytical chemistry — a discipline built on one principle: find the root cause before you reach for a solution. That same discipline has carried through 7+ years of PMP-certified project management across pharmaceutical development, government education initiatives, nonprofit operations, live events, and technical consulting.
She has served as Special Project Manager to a city Superintendent, managed 40+ concurrent projects in a GMP-regulated lab environment, and helped 30+ technical companies translate complex challenges into outcomes their clients could actually act on.
She will also tell you — honestly, before you spend a dollar — whether your team is genuinely ready to adopt a new tool or process. That’s what makes her different.
Built for the organizations
most consultants overlook.
Small Businesses & Nonprofits
Experienced project management leadership — pharmaceutical, government, events, and operations — without the overhead of a full-time hire. From a single project plan to ongoing fractional PM support, including honest tool readiness assessments before you invest in any new system.
Founders, Projects & New Ideas
Navigating a project or new idea you’re ready to develop, with a partner who asks the right questions before handing you a plan. If you need someone to get oriented fast and help you move with clarity — we can help.
What working with LucIris looks like.
Every engagement starts with understanding your situation — not handing you a template. Here’s how we work together.
Discovery Call
A 20–30 minute conversation to understand your project, your team, and where things are breaking down. No pitch. Just clarity about whether and how we can help.
Project Management Plan
A complete project plan covering Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Close — tailored to your workflow. You walk away with a document you can actually run.
Adaptable for Agile teams.
PM Tool Setup
Full Asana or Monday.com workspace configuration built around how your team actually works — not a generic template. Includes a readiness assessment first.
The most expensive PM mistake a small business makes is rolling out a tool to a team that wasn’t ready. We’ll tell you the truth about that before you spend a dollar.
Team Readiness Assessment
A structured evaluation of whether your team is ready to adopt project management software or a new process — with a written findings report and honest recommendations.
1-Hour Consulting Call
Focused guidance on a specific challenge: building a project plan, structuring a team workflow, evaluating a tool, or preparing for a complex initiative.
Workshop Design & Facilitation
Custom workshops and webinars on project management principles for teams, professional development programs, or organizational training.
Projects that built something real.
Each of these engagements involved ambiguity, stakeholders with competing priorities, and no clear roadmap. The work was in creating one.
Cambridge Universal Preschool Initiative
Special Project Manager to the SuperintendentImplementation had stalled with no single point of contact on the school district side. I became that point of contact — coordinating city officials, the Superintendent, principals, teachers, and families toward a shared goal.
BASciences: Multi-Client Technical PM
Project Manager, GMP / ISO-Regulated EnvironmentManaged 40+ concurrent client projects across 5 departments in a GMP and ISO-regulated environment — from intake through delivery — with the documentation rigor those environments require.
Analytical Answers: Multi-Industry Portfolio
Project & Client Relationship ConsultantServed 30+ companies across medical devices, microelectronics, and advanced materials — translating complex technical progress into language non-technical clients could act on.
The measure of the work is what happens after.
Working with Darlene was such a rewarding experience from start to finish. She helped me clarify my goals, ask better questions, and think more intentionally about what I wanted the project to become.
What I appreciated most was the balance struck between sharing expertise and truly partnering in the early stages. The process felt creative, energizing, and supportive rather than just being a project to complete.
I’m really grateful for the guidance and would happily recommend working with LucIris to anyone developing a project, program, curriculum, or new idea.
Not sure what kind of
support you need?
That’s exactly what the discovery call is for. It’s a 20–30 minute conversation — not a pitch. We’ll look at your project, your team, and where things are breaking down. You’ll leave with clarity, regardless of whether we work together.
What to expect on the call
- We’ll talk through your project or challenge
- You’ll get an honest read on what’s actually going on
- I’ll share how I’d approach it and whether LucIris is the right fit
- No pressure, no pitch — just 20–30 minutes of real conversation
Prefer email? Reach us at lucirisllc@proton.me