PMO Associate Director - Energy Providers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced PMO leader to govern and execute IT/OT program delivery in a fast-paced enterprise environment. You will align program objectives, manage scope and budgets, and report progress to executives, coordinating with business, technology, and vendor teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in PMO or program management, with travel up to 50% and onsite work at Guidehouse offices or client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years post-graduation work experience in PMO, program management, or large-scale project delivery.
• Experience supporting IT/OT implementations and operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance and execution for IT/OT programs, ensuring alignment to objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Drive program planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk and issue resolution, and executive status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex transformation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain project management processes, standards, templates, and reporting practices.
• Facilitate meetings and governance forums; prepare updates and action tracking.
• Monitor program financials, resource allocations, and performance; escalate as needed.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement and adoption.

Job description

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• Lead PMO governance and execution for IT/OT implementation programs, ensuring alignment to business objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Drive program planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk and issue resolution, and executive‑level status reporting.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including business, technology, operations, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain project management processes, standards, templates, and reporting practices to support consistent program delivery.
• Facilitate key meetings, steering committees, and governance forums; prepare concise updates, decision materials, and action tracking.
• Monitor program financials, resource allocations, and delivery performance, escalating concerns and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, change management, and adoption across impacted teams.

What You Will Need

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field AND Seven (7+) plus years post‑graduation work experience.
• Significant amount of total work experience should include leading PMO functions, program management, or large‑scale project delivery in an enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting IT and/or OT implementations, integrations, or transformation programs.
• Experience in regulated, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, or other operational environments involving IT/OT convergence.
• Project Management Certification, such as PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, risk management, and portfolio reporting.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed.
• Experience with change management, process improvement, and organizational readiness planning.
• Familiarity with PMO tools, portfolio reporting systems, or enterprise project management software.
• Experience leading vendor and third‑party partner coordination on large programs.

Annual Salary

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.

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