Project Manager

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Time

Discretionary bonus potential

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse in the United States seeks an experienced PMO leader to drive a cross-functional team supporting the ACE Modernization program. You will oversee requirements development, stakeholder engagement, and portfolio planning to align scope, funding, and delivery timelines.

The role requires a strong federal PMO background, budgeting experience, andEffective communication for executive briefings. Travel up to 10% and public trust eligibility are noted.

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “CBP PUBLIC TRUST”; adjudication prior to onboarding.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Five or more years leading teams on large federal PMO or modernization programs with cross-functional delivery.
• Experience with requirements development, stakeholder engagement, and federal budgeting processes.
• Strong communication for executive briefings and program reporting.
• Ability to oversee multiple workstreams and drive cohesive delivery across a complex program.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team delivering PMO support for the ACE Modernization program.
• Oversee requirements development, intake, refinement, prioritization, and traceability.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across CBP, internal teams, and partner organizations.
• Manage portfolio planning and roadmap development to align scope, funding, and delivery timelines.
• Guide financial support activities, including budget planning, forecasting, and resource alignment.
• Drive process automation and adoption of tools to streamline workflows and increase transparency.
• Ensure PMO standards, documentation quality, and consistent execution across workstreams.
• Support ACE governance forums, decision meetings, and cross-program coordination.
• Manage project budgets, alignment between planned and actual spend, staffing, and timelines.
• Lead budget tracking and variance analysis with clear reporting and actions.
• Coordinate financial forecasting cycles with timely updates across all workstreams.
• Maintain visibility into funding allocations and surface risks and opportunities early.

Skills

PMO leadership

Requirements development

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Lead a cross-functional team delivering PMO support for the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Modernization program.
• Oversee requirements development, including intake, refinement, prioritization, and traceability.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across CBP, internal teams, and partner organizations.
• Manage portfolio planning and roadmap development to align scope, funding, and delivery timelines.
• Guide financial support activities, including budget planning, forecasting, and resource alignment.
• Drive process automation and adoption of tools that streamline workflows and increase program transparency.
• Ensure PMO standards, documentation quality, and consistent execution across workstreams.
• Support ACE governance forums, decision meetings, and cross‑program coordination.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring alignment between planned and actual spend, staffing, and delivery timelines.
• Lead budget tracking and variance analysis, providing clear reporting and recommended actions to leadership.
• Coordinate financial forecasting cycles, ensuring timely updates and accurate projections across all workstreams.
• Maintain visibility into funding allocations and resource utilization, surfacing risks and opportunities early.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “CBP PUBLIC TRUST”; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their CBP PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE CBP PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree
• FIVE (5) or more years of experience leading teams that support large federal PMO or modernization programs. Experience must include:
  • Strong background in requirements development and facilitation.
  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder engagement across mission, technical, and leadership groups.
  • Familiarity with federal budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Strong communication skills for executive briefings and program reporting.
  • Ability to oversee multiple workstreams and drive cohesive delivery across a complex program.
  • Exposure to PMO documentation standards and QA/QC frameworks.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active Top Secret or Public Trust clearance
• Experience supporting CBP or DHS IT modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and PMO toolsets such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards, workflow automation, or other process‑improving tools.
• Understanding of DHS or CBP acquisition and governance processes.
• Experience coordinating cross‑disciplinary delivery teams.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.

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.