Director – State and Local Government, Child Welfare

Guidehouse

Director leading technical project management in Child Welfare at Guidehouse. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $206,000 - $343,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technical project management, particularly in managing technology engagements for State Health and Human Services agencies. Proficient in Agile methodologies, project management tools, and effective stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesJiraConfluenceChild Welfare Implementation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProduct ManagementData AnalysisExecutive-Level ReportingProcess ImprovementScope ManagementRisk ManagementResource CoordinationTimeline DevelopmentStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ADOProject Management ToolsCloud-Based TechnologyEnterprise Platforms

Industry Keywords

State Health and Human ServicesHHS Procurement LifecycleRFP/RFI ResponsesContract VehiclesChild Support Implementation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 escalate 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.
Travel to client sites.

Requirements

What you’ll 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, product management, or related roles in a technology environment.
3+ experience managing technology engagements for State Health and Human Services agencies.
Experience with Child Welfare and Child Support implementation.
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 a 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.
Familiarity with the HHS procurement lifecycle, including experience with RFP/RFI responses, contract vehicles, and state-specific procurement processes.
Ability to analyze data and create executive-level reporting and presentations.
Must be able to travel to client sites as needed.

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