AI & Data Program Manager

Job Family :

Management Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

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 include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship.is required

• Bachelor's degree is required

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading large-scale IT and data programs.

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial management, and PMO oversight.

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

• Experience delivering programs using Agile methodologies.

• PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Prior experience supporting financial services regulators

• Experience managing cloud, Snowflake, or data platform modernization programs.

• AI and advanced analytics program experience.

• SAFe or additional Agile certifications.

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Snowflake etc.).

• Experience engaging with governance or executive oversight committees.

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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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