Job Family:

IT Project Management (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

The IT Project Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the acquisition of data, resources and information to implement new functionality on a large-scale modernization project. This position requires a seasoned professional with a robust background in flood insurance, emergency management, project management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams towards project goals. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of project deliverables for modernization project, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and maintaining a high standard of quality and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Domain Expertise

Offer in-depth knowledge of flood insurance policies, underwriting, claims, and regulatory compliance.Define business needs through collaboration with Business Analysts and federal Product Owners to refine requirements for the modernization effort.Assess current versus future state through the identification of gaps between existing system and the target state.

IT Project Management

Clarify ambiguities by ensuring requirements are clear, testable, and aligned with business objectives.Active engagement with stakeholders and development teams to validate technical feasibility and confirming that requirements are technically viable.Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and deadlines.Monitor project progress, providing recommendations for corrective actions that assist with keeping the project on track.Proactively evaluate risks and issues, escalating critical matters to the Delivery, Development or DevOps Lead, or other senior management as needed.

Scheduling and Planning

Support roadmap development activities by assisting in the phased implementation plan for system modernization.Contribute to prioritized features that help define priority levels for system functionality based on business impact.Collaborate with integrated team on sprint planning and refinement, working closely with Agile teams to ensure accurate estimation and scheduling of work items.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and bridge between flood insurance business units, technical team, and executive sponsors.Ensure regulatory compliance alignment with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and other governing bodies.Facilitate regular communication and status updates with stakeholders to ensure transparency and manage expectations.Guide user training development and change management efforts to help stakeholders adapt to system changes.

What You Will Need:

US Citizenship is requiredBachelor’s degree is requiredMinimum TEN (10) years of experience in emergency or flood insurance management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role on large-scale modernization projects.Emergency or flood insurance management expertise to guide and recommend policies, regulatory, underwriting, or claims processingStrong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies applied to large modernization projectsProficiency with project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.).Familiarity with applications, frameworks, and technologies relevant to the FEMA-NFIP-Pivot projects.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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 Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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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