Technical Project Manager- Child Welfare

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 elevate 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. 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, program management, or related roles in a technology environment. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is required. 3+ years 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 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 with an active PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. What Would Be Nice To Have Familiarity with CCWIS federal guidance. CCWIS project experience. Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00–$196,000.00. 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. 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 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 Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities If you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide the needed reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guidehouse