AI & Data - Contractor Team Lead

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Contractor Team Lead (Deputy Program Manager) to lead day-to-day program execution for a large-scale data, cloud, and analytics modernization effort in the United States. You will serve as the deputy to the Program Manager, guiding PMO governance and delivery oversight.

The role requires US citizenship, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in Agile environments, with preferred familiarity in Snowflake, Databricks, or AWS.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• 5+ years of overall work experience.
• Experience supporting PMO operations in cloud or data platform environments (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Strong delivery coordination, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile program environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Deputy Program Manager, supporting overall program execution, governance, and delivery oversight.
• Lead development and management of PMO artifacts including schedules, status reports, risk and issue logs, and dashboards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across cloud, data, platform, and analytics workstreams.
• Support program financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, and invoice support.
• Coordinate delivery activities across multiple vendors, internal teams, and client stakeholders.
• Track and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and action items, escalating as needed.
• Ensure adherence to Agile delivery practices, client standards, and quality expectations.

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Job description

## AI & Data - Contractor Team LeadApply: US - VA, McLean: Full time: Posted Today: 46383**Job Family:**Technology Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**Guidehouse is seeking a Contractor Team Lead (Deputy Program Manager) to support day-to-day program execution for a large-scale data, cloud, and analytics modernization effort. This role serves as the primary deputy to the Program Manager and is accountable for operational delivery, PMO execution, and coordination across technical and business teams.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Serve as the Deputy Program Manager, supporting overall program execution, governance, and delivery oversight.* Lead development and management of PMO artifacts including schedules, status reports, risk and issue logs, and dashboards.* Oversee day-to-day operations across cloud, data, platform, and analytics workstreams.* Support program financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, and invoice support.* Coordinate delivery activities across multiple vendors, internal teams, and client stakeholders.* Track and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and action items, escalating as needed.* Ensure adherence to Agile delivery practices, client standards, and quality expectations. **What You Will Need:*** US Citizenship.is required* Minimum of Five (5)+ years of overall work experience.* Experience supporting PMO operations in cloud or data platform environments (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).* Strong delivery coordination, organization, and stakeholder management skills.* Experience working in Agile program environments.**What Would Be Nice to Have:*** Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations.* Experience managing or supporting Snowflake, Databricks, or cloud modernization engagements.* AI, analytics, or advanced data platform delivery experience.* Agile/SAFe certifications.* Cloud or data platform certifications (AWS, Snowflake etc.).* Experience supporting governance boards or executive steering committees* PMP and/or PMI-ACP certificationThe annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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.**What We Offer:**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.Benefits include:* 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