Deputy Program Manager
Apply Job ID 40385 Date posted 06/12/2026Job Family:
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The purpose of this position is to provide Program Management from low to high cross- functional projects and programs for life cycle aspects of a construction project (i.e., planning, design, engineering, construction, closeout, commissioning, et al. This position description provides a baseline of technical areas of the Program Manager; however, this list does not restrict performance requested on other related assignments. The general responsibilities of the Program Manager are as follows, to include but not limited to:
Leads low to medium cross-functional projects and programs end-to-end using a formal PMO process.
Facilitates the development of a charter and integrated timeline.
Ensures all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated.
Facilitates regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.
Collaborates with core team to develop solutions and leads project team through implementation and completion. Responsible for reporting status of individual and groups of projects and programs.
Provides appropriate levels of detail and summarizes complex issues succinctly.
Manages internal and external relationships in support of program.
May provide consultation on complex low to high scale projects that integrate into an organized program.
Creates, maintains & distributes routine PMO reports, including status reports and updated Gantt charts.
May manage/oversee a team who are responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of projects and programs.
Serves as a point of contact to clients and escalation point for any staffing, bandwidth, or delivery issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
May lead project teams and/or plan and manage assignments of lower-level employees.
What You Will Need:
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.
TWO (2) or more years of experience leading projects over $500M.
THREE (3) or more years of experience managing construction projects.
EIGHT (8) or more years of leadership experience.
ONE (1) year or more of experience with budget execution.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
Ability to effectively present information.
Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
Conducts advanced financial analysis.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
Strong process skills, negotiating, decision-making and analytical skills are necessary.
Demonstrated ability in project management processes, tools, and techniques.
Ability to build and maintain effective professional/client relationships.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project.
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
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