Technical Project Manager- Child Welfare

Guidehouse is a leading consulting firm, and they are seeking a Technical Project Manager specializing in Child Welfare. The role involves leading technical projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Familiarity with CCWIS federal guidance
• CCWIS project experience