IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager will lead and deliver IT projects in a secure, high‑tempo Top-Secret technology environment, providing direct support to senior executives. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, drive project execution from planning through operational transition, and produce executive‑ready materials for senior decision makers. The role emphasizes disciplined delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across a multi‑disciplinary technical space. Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain core project management artifacts (project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, stakeholder communications) and manage baselines to drive successful delivery.
• Coordinate cross‑functional work across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and business stakeholders; facilitate requirements sessions; track milestones and inter‑team dependencies.
• Monitor cost, schedule, scope, and quality; surface risks/issues with clear mitigation paths and decision options for leadership; maintain audit‑ready documentation.
• Prepare executive‑level briefings, talking points, and decision materials; ensure content is precise, mission‑aligned, and suitable for secure forums.
• Plan and lead release readiness and operational transition activities; confirm support models, runbooks, and sustainment checkpoints are in place.
• Drive meeting hygiene and governance (agendas, decisions, actions, owners, dates) to keep delivery disciplined and transparent.
• Uphold onsite posture and coordination rhythms required for TS operations; support occasional travel (~10%).

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance. Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) years of experience managing IT projects in secure or complex enterprise environments (delivery across cross‑functional technical teams)
• Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 5 days/week

• Familiarity with Intelligence Community or national security enterprise IT environments.
• Experience working with technical teams delivering cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data services, or enterprise platforms.
• Project Management: PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, CAPM.
• Agile Delivery: PMI‑ACP, CSM, SAFe Agilist.
• IT Service Management & Governance: ITIL Foundation (Intermediate a plus), COBIT Foundation.
• Security (project‑relevant): CompTIA Security+ (or higher such as CASP+/CISSP).
• Change Management: Prosci, CCMP.
• Process Excellence: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Strong skills in schedule management, risk/issue control, dependency management, and stakeholder communications.
• Proven ability to work across both technical and non‑technical communities, translating complex technical details into understandable, mission‑driven insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive‑level materials such as briefings, status updates, high‑visibility narratives, and customer‑facing content.
• Demonstrated experience supporting IT, cybersecurity, enterprise services, or technical program environments within the federal government or other large, matrixed organizations.
• Experience engaging with senior leaders and building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced, classified environments.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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