Technical Project Manager – Child Welfare

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct technical projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and alignment with business objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, operations, and stakeholders, to establish project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.

• Create and sustain comprehensive project plans, timelines, status updates, RAID logs, and communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed and projects on course.

• Manage resources, coordinate meetings, resolve issues, and proactively eliminate obstacles to facilitate successful project execution.

• Monitor progress against commitments, handle scope adjustments, and escalate risks or challenges as necessary to guarantee project completion.

• Assist in process enhancement initiatives and help implement project management best practices, tools, and standards throughout the team.

• Contribute to Business Development activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• More than ten (10) years of experience in technical project management, program management, or similar roles within a technology setting.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent project or program management certification is mandatory.

• Over three (3) years of experience managing technology engagements for State Health and Human Services agencies, with a focus on Child Welfare being preferable.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and drive cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.

• Solid understanding of project management principles and Agile methodologies.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Strong organizational capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven track record of prioritizing competing demands.

• Proficiency in project management software such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft ADO.

• Experience in enterprise platform or cloud-based technology settings.

• Background in leading large-scale or highly complex technical projects.

• Ability to analyze data and create executive-level reports and presentations.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must secure approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to joining Guidehouse.

• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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 Insurance.

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage.

• Student Loan PayDown Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

• Skills Development & Certifications.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

• Mobility Stipend.