FDA Strategy & Transformation Program Manager

Guidehouse; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Rockville, MD seeks an experienced program manager to lead FDA-focused initiatives, delivering executive-ready deliverables and coordinating multi‑workstream projects. You will engage with senior leaders, shape strategy, and drive performance across finance, operations, and IT modernization efforts.

The role requires PMP, 5+ years in federal client delivery, and on-site presence three days per week at FDA White Oak Campus in Maryland. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• PMP certification.
• 5+ years federal client project management.
• Experience with executive leadership engagements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Three days on-site weekly at FDA White Oak Campus, MD.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership on budgetary, operational, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead high-visibility projects supporting FDA priorities including budget and acquisitions.
• Facilitate executive meetings, briefings, and leadership decision materials.
• Translate complex data into actionable leadership insights.
• Oversee staffing allocations across workstreams and ensure client-ready work.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and deliverables.

Skills

Budget advisory

Executive communications

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Staffing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

MS 365

Job description

Guidehouse in Rockville, MD seeks an experienced program manager to lead FDA-focused initiatives, delivering executive-ready deliverables and coordinating multi‑workstream projects. You will engage with senior leaders, shape strategy, and drive performance across finance, operations, and IT modernization efforts.

The role requires PMP, 5+ years in federal client delivery, and on-site presence three days per week at FDA White Oak Campus in Maryland. Competitive salary and benefits offered.