PMO Associate Director - Energy Providers

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead PMO governance and execution for IT/OT implementation programs, ensuring alignment to business objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. Drive program planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk and issue resolution, and executive-level status reporting. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including business, technology, operations, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives. Establish and maintain project management processes, standards, templates, and reporting practices to support consistent program delivery. Facilitate key meetings, steering committees, and governance forums; prepare concise updates, decision materials, and action tracking. Monitor program financials, resource allocations, and delivery performance, escalating concerns and recommending corrective actions as needed. Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, change management, and adoption across impacted teams.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field AND Seven (7+) plus years post-graduation work experience.
Significant amount of total work experience should include leading PMO functions, program management, or large-scale project delivery in an enterprise environment.
Experience supporting IT and/or OT implementations, integrations, or transformation programs.
Experience in regulated, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, or other operational environments involving IT/OT convergence.
Project Management Certification, such as PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, risk management, and portfolio reporting.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed.
Experience with change management, process improvement, and organizational readiness planning.
Familiarity with PMO tools, portfolio reporting systems, or enterprise project management software.
Experience leading vendor and third-party partner coordination on large programs.

Responsibilities

Lead PMO governance and execution for IT/OT implementation programs, ensuring alignment to business objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Drive program planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk and issue resolution, and executive-level status reporting.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including business, technology, operations, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives.
Establish and maintain project management processes, standards, templates, and reporting practices to support consistent program delivery.
Facilitate key meetings, steering committees, and governance forums; prepare concise updates, decision materials, and action tracking.
Monitor program financials, resource allocations, and delivery performance, escalating concerns and recommending corrective actions as needed.
Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, change management, and adoption across impacted teams.

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