IT Program Manager

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Reston
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Family : Technology Consulting
Travel Required : Up to 10%
Clearance Required : Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph What You Will Do : The IT Program Manager will be responsible for managing client relationships , implementing strategic initiatives, executing long-term programmatic planning efforts , and managing matrixed teams in support of an Intelligence Agency organization. In addition, you will:

• Provide detailed project plans, scope and budget definition, and resource allocation
• Organize and facilitate project timelines with clients and team
• Serve as point person in client communications and provide leadership and mentoring to team members on project development and client management skills
• Manage senior client relationships and expectations throughout project lifecycle in order to build confidence, deliver excellence, and sell consulting services
• The candidate must be a strong written and oral communicator and be comfortable interacting with clients and serving as a trusted advisor to senior government leadership.
• Managerial and supervisorial responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, and career and performance management of consulting staff.
• Support the client management and stakeholders to plan for and address risks and issues as they occur, to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and manage master integration management plans, critical dependency milestone trackers, and dashboards, tracking key program status updates and issues/risks, performing action item management for complex programs What You Will Need :
  • ACTIVE and CUREENT TOP SECRET/ SCI federal security clearance with COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree
  • SIX (6) or more years of Federal Government project and/or program management experience What Would Be Nice To Have :
    • Relevant certifications in program management (e.g., PMP), systems development, change management, and/or financial management.
    • Demonstrated experience serving the Intelligence Community
    • Showing extensive program management skills including the ability to liaise with technical and business teams and clearly articulate technology concepts to business audiences.
    • Demonstrated experience leading technology implementations/transformations, specifically with large-scale technology transformation programs (i.e., strategy through execution)
    • Demonstrating IT strategy skills by being able to develop and document business visions, technology strategies, and project roadmaps .
      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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . 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.

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