AI & Data Modernization Program Lead

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large, regulator-facing data and AI modernization program in McLean, Virginia. You will provide end-to-end delivery oversight across IT and business workstreams, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are aligned with client objectives.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and expertise in Agile methodologies, PMO oversight, and stakeholder management. US citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience leading large-scale IT and data programs.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and PMO oversight.
• Experience delivering programs using Agile methodologies.
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership for scope, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across IT and business partners, governance bodies.
• Manage program financials, budgeting, forecasting, and contract performance.
• Establish and oversee PMO governance, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Lead Agile program execution, roadmap development, release planning, and dependency management.
• Manage resources, staffing plans, and surge-up / surge-down activities.
• Oversee delivery quality and risk management across multiple technical workstreams.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to senior client and Guidehouse leadership.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

PMO oversight

Budgeting and forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP

PMI-ACP

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large, regulator-facing data and AI modernization program in McLean, Virginia. You will provide end-to-end delivery oversight across IT and business workstreams, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are aligned with client objectives.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and expertise in Agile methodologies, PMO oversight, and stakeholder management. US citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust are mandatory.