Deputy Project Manager

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support day‑to‑day management of the Business Process Improvement Program, coordinating Agile workstreams, deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. The role serves as the Project Manager's alternate across multiple initiatives and requires office work at client sites in Washington, DC and Tyson's Corner, VA.

You will oversee schedules, RAID logs, staffing plans, and action trackers, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting business process improvement or modernization projects.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management best practices.
• Experience using Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• US citizenship required.
• Work from client office in Washington, DC and Guidehouse office in Tyson's Corner, VA.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource assignments.
• Maintain project plans, RAID logs, staffing plans, and action trackers.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and sprint planning sessions.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities across workstreams.
• Monitor project performance, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Develop executive status reports and briefing materials.
• Track contract deliverables and support quality assurance reviews.
• Coordinate communications among business and technical teams.
• Support governance meetings and leadership briefings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

What You Will Do

The Deputy Project Manager will support day-to-day management of the Business Process Improvement Program, coordinating Agile workstreams, deliverables, stakeholder engagement, resource planning, risk management, and performance tracking. The Deputy PM will serve as the Project Manager's alternate and help ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource assignments.
• Maintain project plans, RAID logs, staffing plans, and action trackers.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and sprint planning sessions.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities across workstreams.
• Monitor project performance, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Develop executive status reports and briefing materials.
• Track contract deliverables and support quality assurance reviews.
• Coordinate communications among business and technical teams.
• Support governance meetings and leadership briefings.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

The Deputy Project Manager will support day-to-day management of the Business Process Improvement Program, coordinating Agile workstreams, deliverables, stakeholder engagement, resource planning, risk management, and performance tracking. The Deputy PM will serve as the Project Manager's alternate and help ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource assignments.
• Maintain project plans, RAID logs, staffing plans, and action trackers.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and sprint planning sessions.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities across workstreams.
• Monitor project performance, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Develop executive status reports and briefing materials.
• Track contract deliverables and support quality assurance reviews.
• Coordinate communications among business and technical teams.
• Support governance meetings and leadership briefings.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum Seven (7) years of experience in IT.
• Five(5) years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting business process improvement or modernization projects.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management best practices.
• Experience using Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must be US citizen.
• Work from client office in Washington, DC and Guidehouse office in Tyson's Corner, VA.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or Agile certification.
• Experience supporting federal government clients.
• Experience with federal financial regulators.
• Experience coordinating multi-workstream delivery programs.
• Familiarity with regulatory, financial services, or data modernization environments.
• Experience preparing executive-level communications and reporting.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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

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.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.