Technical manager Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

Technology Consulting Position

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects across data, analytics, and system implementation workstreams.

Coordinate between client stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership.

Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements aligned to client objectives.

Monitor day-to-day project activities, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies or project status meetings, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.

Translate business requirements into actionable tasks and technical requirements for delivery teams.

Drive stakeholder engagement, providing clear status updates, executive briefings, and performance reports.

Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Support change management efforts, including user adoption, training coordination, and transition planning.

An active and maintained "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor's degree

Five (5) or more years of experience managing technical projects in a consulting, government, or enterprise environment

Experience leading cross-functional teams including developers, data engineers, and business analysts

Experience tracking budgets, managing resources, and forecasting project delivery timelines

Ability to work onsite in a client environment as required

PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or other relevant certification (preferred)

Experience supporting Navy clients or familiarity with Navy operations, systems, or organizational structures (preferred)

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)

Proven ability to manage complex projects involving data platforms, system integrations, or analytics solutions

Hands-on experience using Jira for project tracking, backlog management, and workflow coordination

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong client-facing experience with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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