Director, Technology Program Management

Peraton

$190K — $304K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 16+ years of experience in relevant fields, with flexibility for management exposure.
  • Experience in Program/Project management; military command roles may count toward up to 10 years.
  • Proven PM experience with the Department of Veteran Affairs and handling federal contracts over $400M.
  • Comprehensive grasp of Department of Veteran Affairs processes and policies.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with emphasis on clarity.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to engage effectively with diverse personnel.
  • Extensive experience managing multiple IT projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the daily progress of complex programs through collaboration with various stakeholders.
  • Direct work allocation and provide mentorship to technical and administrative teams.
  • Manage Staffing Plans, including workforce skill requirements to meet contract operations.
  • Oversee recruitment processes and guide the hiring of staff for program needs.
  • Monitor program financial performance, including contracts and subcontractor funding.
  • Develop and direct forecasting efforts related to program performance.
  • Ensure stability and efficiency of technical environments by leveraging strategic management skills.

Benefits

  • Potential career advancement opportunities due to the high-level leadership nature of the role.
  • Chance to work closely with government stakeholders, enhancing networking opportunities.
  • Participation in significant IT initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects.
  • Flexibility for remote work arrangements may be available based on program needs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

As the Product Line Manager, the candidate willbe a seasoned leader responsible for overseeing day-to-day progress of a multifaceted program through constant interaction with the Government customer, technical and business managers and immediate staff, subcontractor partners, and program support personnel. This role blends technical knowledge with strategic management skills to ensure the stability, scalability, and efficiency of complex technical environments.

Theywillbe responsible foroverseeing employees and subcontractors. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as experience managing IT initiatives. The candidate will direct the work of employees and subcontractors assigned to the program from the technical and administrative areas and provide leadership and mentoring to the team.

Oversees Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. Overseesrecruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. May assign staff and provide directionsas necessary to complete tasks. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; directs forecasting efforts of program financial performance.

Qualifications

16 years of experience, may have management experience

Experience within Program/Project management. Up to half of this requirement (up to 10 years) may include military service in command leadership roles, i.e. CO, XO, OIC, COS, OPS.

Program Management experience with the Department of Veteran Affairs

Experience managing federal contracts over $400M

Working knowledge of the Dept of Veteran Affairs92 processes, programs, and policies

Expert representational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products

Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to interface effectively via written and oral forums with personnel at all levels of government

Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects with cross-functional technical teams.

Experience managing software development, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT initiatives.

Demonstrated expert ability to effectively work with senior and executive level government staff

US Citizenship

Ability to hold a position of Public Trust

PREFERRED:

Bachelor92s degree in relevant field. Master92s degree in relevant field may count for 2 years of experience.

Active VA Public Trust or equivalent DoW security clearance

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Relevant SAFe, or other Agile, certification

Experience supporting US Government cloud environments, including AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other secure cloud platforms

Familiarity with ITIL processes and IT Service Management (ITSM)

Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks

Experience managing programs under federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracts

Target Salary Range$190,000 - $304,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual92s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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