AI & Data Program Manager

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large, regulator-facing data and AI modernization program. You will provide end-to-end delivery oversight across IT and business workstreams, and manage stakeholder engagement and budgeting.

The role requires 10+ years of leading large IT/data programs, PMP or PMI-ACP certification, US citizenship, and a Bachelor's degree; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large IT/data programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience delivering programs using Agile methodologies.
• Budgeting and PMO oversight experience.
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across IT and business partners, including supervision, economists, data scientists, executive leadership, and governance bodies.
• Manage program financials, budgeting, forecasting, and contract performance.
• Establish and oversee PMO governance, reporting, and performance management metrics.
• Lead Agile program execution, including 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

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Agile experience

Program leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family : Management Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large, complex, regulator-facing data and AI modernization program. The Program Manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery oversight, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and execution of an Agile program operating across technical and business workstreams.

• Provide overall program leadership and accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across IT and business partners, including supervision, economists, data scientists, executive leadership, and governance bodies.
• Manage program financials, budgeting, forecasting, and contract performance.
• Establish and oversee PMO governance, reporting, and performance management metrics.
• Lead Agile program execution, including 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.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship.is required
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading large-scale IT and data programs.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial management, and PMO oversight.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience delivering programs using Agile methodologies.
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Prior experience supporting financial services regulators
• Experience managing cloud, Snowflake, or data platform modernization programs.
• AI and advanced analytics program experience.
• SAFe or additional Agile certifications.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Snowflake etc.).
• Experience engaging with governance or executive oversight committees.

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.