AI & Data - Program Manager

Travel Required: Up to 10%. Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a federal or DHS Public Trust clearance.

About the role

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large, complex, regulator-facing data and AI modernization program. The Program Manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery oversight, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and execution of an Agile program operating across technical and business workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across IT and business partners, including supervision, economists, data scientists, executive leadership, and governance bodies.
• Manage program financials, budgeting, forecasting, and contract performance.
• Establish and oversee PMO governance, reporting, and performance management metrics.
• Lead Agile program execution, including roadmap development, release planning, and dependency management.
• Manage resources, staffing plans, and surge-up / surge-down activities.
• Oversee delivery quality and risk management across multiple technical workstreams.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to senior client and Guidehouse leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a federal or DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience leading large-scale IT and data programs.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and PMO oversight.
• Experience delivering programs using Agile methodologies.
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting financial services regulators.
• Experience managing cloud, Snowflake, or data platform modernization programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• AI and advanced analytics program experience.
• SAFe or additional Agile certifications.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Snowflake, etc.).
• Experience engaging with governance or executive oversight committees.

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.
• 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.