Technical Project Manager- Child Welfare

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead child welfare technical initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and operations to define scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.

Remote-friendly with Atlanta on-site options, this role emphasizes PMP-certified project leadership in a fast-paced government-facing environment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in technical project or program management, PMP certification, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Partner with engineering, product, operations and stakeholders to define scope, milestones, risks, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, RAID logs and communication plans.
• Coordinate resources, facilitate meetings, drive issue resolution and remove blockers.
• Track progress, manage scope changes, escalate risks, and ensure successful delivery.
• Support process improvement and help establish PM best practices and tools across the team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile methods

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft ADO

Public Trust compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft ADO

Job description

## Technical Project Manager- Child WelfareApplylocations: US - GA, Atlanta: US - Remote (Any location)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 41707**Job Family:**IT Project Management**Travel Required:**Up to 50%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:*** Lead and manage technical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.* Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, operations, and stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success criteria.* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, status reports, RAID logs, and communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track.* Coordinate resources, facilitate meetings, drive issue resolution, and proactively remove blockers to support successful execution.* Track progress against commitments, manage scope changes, and escalate risks or impediments as needed to ensure project delivery.* Support process improvement efforts and help establish project management best practices, tools, and standards across the team.* Contribute to Business Development efforts**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.* Ten(10) + years of experience in technical project management, program management, or related roles in a technology environment.* Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project or program management certification is required.* 3+ experience managing technology engagements for State Health and Human Services agencies, preferably Child Welfare* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.* Strong understanding of project management and Agile methods* Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands.* Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft ADO* Experience working in enterprise platform or cloud-based technology environments.* Experience leading large-scale or highly complex technical initiatives.* Ability to analyze data and create executive-level reporting and presentations.* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Familiarity with CCWIS federal guidance* CCWIS project experienceThe annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. 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.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. 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