Project Manager / Deputy PM

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a seasoned program manager to lead project planning, scheduling, risk mitigation and multi-workstream coordination. You will track progress, resolve issues, and ensure activities stay aligned with scope and schedule while meeting stakeholder expectations.

The role supports interface, data and testing workstreams, coordinating across VA, SI and subcontractor teams. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project planning and strong communications skills, with PMP/SAFe certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years in project planning, scheduling and risk management.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholders in complex programs.
• Ability to maintain alignment with scope, schedule and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, scheduling, risk mitigation, communications and coordination across workstreams.
• Track progress, resolve issues, manage dependencies among teams to meet program objectives.
• Support execution across interface, data, testing, transition and documentation workstreams.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Communications

Dependency management

Multi-workstream coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

What You Will Do

Manages project planning, scheduling, risk mitigation, communications, and coordination across multiple workstreams. Supports successful execution of program objectives by tracking progress, resolving issues, and managing dependencies among functional and technical teams. Ensures project activities remain aligned with scope, schedule, and stakeholder expectations.

Support program execution across interface, conversion, data cleanse, transition, testing, documentation, and stakeholder workstreams. Manage project plans, IPS updates, dependencies, action items, issues, risks, schedules, meeting materials, PMR/WPR inputs, Agile reports, deliverable tracking, readiness coordination, and cross-team communications; support PM and workstream leads in maintaining alignment across VA, SI, subcontractor, technical, and functional teams.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
• Bachelor's degree
• EIGHT (8) or more years of professional experience in project planning, scheduling, risk, communications, dependency management, and/or multi-workstream coordination.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification
• Momentum ERP/iFAMS, federal financial management, IPS management, Agile/Jira/Agility dashboards, transition readiness, and large federal IT modernization experience.

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.

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.

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.