Task Leader
Guidehouse
US - DC, Washington
Full-Time
$98,000
OfficeManager
Job Family:
IT Project Management
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Lead and manage technical workstreams 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.
Support maintenance of 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.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Six(6) years of overall experience, with at least 2 years of experience as a workstream or project lead in technical project management, or related roles in a technology environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands.
Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with software development lifecycles, release management, and technical delivery processes.
US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience leading large-scale or highly complex technical initiatives.
Ability to analyze data and create executive-level reporting and presentations.
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
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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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