Director- State and Local Govt- Child Welfare

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

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.

• Travel to client sites.

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, product management, or related roles in a technology environment. 

• 3+ experience managing technology engagements for State Health and Human Services agencies.

• Experience with Child Welfare and Child Support implementation.

• 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.

• Familiarity with the HHS procurement lifecycle, including experience with RFP/RFI responses, contract vehicles, and state-specific procurement processes.

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

• Must be able to travel to client sites as needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Architect, PMP, or SAFe Agilist.

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

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