AI & Data Transformation Program Manager (Product & Delivery Focus)

Guidehouse•Tysons Corner, VA

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to support AI Transformation projects. This role will focus on driving delivery, product design thinking, and adoption of AI-enabled solutions across business domains. The ideal candidate excels at navigating ambiguity, translating complex technical and business challenges into actionable plans, and driving outcomes through human-centered, agile delivery. This role partners closely with AI development teams, IT, business domains, and Change & Adoption teams to accelerate AI adoption and measurable value realization.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required
Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience in program or product management within technology, data, AI, or digital transformation projects.
Strong understanding of AI-enabled platforms, automation, and data-driven solutions, and how they support business transformation.
Demonstrated ability to apply human-centered design (HCD) and design thinking to complex problem spaces.
Experience with tools such as Jira, Miro/Mural, Figma, and AI productivity tools is required.
Experience with agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and cross-functional team leadership.
Exceptional analytical, synthesis, and documentation skills; able to turn ambiguity into clarity and action.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable influencing across functions and seniority levels.
Experience supporting change management, adoption, and enablement for new technologies preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Active Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of AI transformation projects, from discovery and problem definition through execution, launch, and optimization.
Apply product and agile delivery practices to ensure solutions are user-centered, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes.
Translate enterprise AI strategy into actionable roadmaps, MVP definitions, and phased delivery plans across business domains.
Partner with Domain Leads to align use cases to strategic priorities, readiness, and value potential.
Facilitate discovery, design thinking, and requirements workshops to identify high-impact AI and automation opportunities.
Drive synthesis of qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear problem statements, success metrics, and delivery plans.
Serve as a connective layer between AI development teams, IT, Data, Change & Adoption, and business stakeholders.
Coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and ensure clear communication across teams without formal authority.
Partner with change and communications leads to embed adoption, training, and feedback loops into delivery plans.
Ensure AI solutions are usable, adopted, and delivering intended value post-launch.
Define and track delivery milestones, KPIs, and value metrics using dashboards and reporting artifacts.
Continuously assess progress, adoption, and outcomes to inform prioritization and iteration.

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