Technical Project Manager- Child Welfare at Guidehouse in US - Remote (Any location)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, operations, and stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, status reports, RAID logs, and communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track.
• Coordinate resources, facilitate meetings, drive issue resolution, and proactively remove blockers to support successful execution.
• Track progress against commitments, manage scope changes, and escalate risks or impediments as needed to ensure project delivery.
• Support process improvement efforts and help establish project management best practices, tools, and standards across the team.
• Contribute to Business Development efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ten(10) + years of experience in technical project management, program management, or related roles in a technology environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project or program management certification is required.
• 3+ experience managing technology engagements for State Health and Human Services agencies, preferably Child Welfare.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of project management and Agile methods
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft ADO.
• Experience working in enterprise platform or cloud-based technology environments.
• Experience leading large-scale or highly complex technical initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data and create executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Must be able to travel to client site regularly.
• Must be US citizen Or Permanent resident.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Familiarity with CCWIS federal guidance
• CCWIS project experience

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Program management
• Agile methodologies
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Prioritization
• Data analysis
• Executive-level reporting
• Presentations

Preferred

• Familiarity with CCWIS federal guidance
• CCWIS project experience

Benefits

• Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend
• The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.