Project Manager- Child Welfare

Job Family
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Travel Required
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Clearance Required
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What You Will Do
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• 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
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• 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 travel to client site regularly.

• Must be US citizen Or Permanent resident.

• 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
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• Familiarity with CCWIS federal guidance

• CCWIS project experience

What We Offer
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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 Pay Down

• 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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