AI & Data Program Manager

Guidehouse

Program Manager leading a complex regulator-facing data and AI modernization program at Guidehouse. Overseeing delivery, stakeholder engagement, and Agile program execution with a focus on financial management.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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

What you’ll 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
Prior experience supporting financial services regulators (nice to have)
Experience managing cloud, Snowflake, or data platform modernization programs (nice to have)
AI and advanced analytics program experience (nice to have)
SAFe or additional Agile certifications (nice to have)
Cloud certifications (AWS, Snowflake etc.) (nice to have)
Experience engaging with governance or executive oversight committees (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementfinancial managementbudgetingAgile methodologiesstakeholder engagementrisk managementdata program managementroadmap developmentrelease planningdependency management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsexecutive communicationstakeholder management

Certifications

PMPPMI-ACPSAFe certificationcloud certifications