Deputy Project Manager

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; 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

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Deputy Project Manager in Washington, DC area to oversee the Business Process Improvement Program. You will coordinate Agile workstreams, manage schedules and risks, and support governance and leadership briefings.

Requires 7+ years IT and 5+ years PM experience, ability to obtain Public Trust, and US citizenship. The role involves collaboration with federal clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, with hybrid work from DC/VA offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years 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.
• Must be US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day management of the Business Process Improvement Program across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Coordinate Agile workstreams, deliverables, stakeholder engagement, resource planning, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Serve as the Project Manager's alternate to ensure successful delivery.
• 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.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Stakeholder management

Resource planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.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.