Technical Program Manager

Peraton

$135K — $216K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 8+ years
  • Familiar with COTS Applications and related engineering activities
  • Experience in RDT&E environments
  • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams including engineers and cybersecurity personnel
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity and system integration
  • Expertise in risk management and cost management

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage ongoing project operations and liaise with project management and line management
  • Review project statuses and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports
  • Assess project issues and devise resolutions to meet objectives
  • Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and facilitate problem-solving among stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced highly skilled Technical Program Manager to join our team.  This position oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and other stakeholders.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
  • Reviews status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepares status reports
  • Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
  • Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and other stakeholders
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Clearance:  Active TS/SCI with polygraph 
  • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s +10 years relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Familiarity with COTS Applications, and related engineering, development, integration, and sustainment activities.
  • Experience with Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) environments.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and logistics staff.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity and system integration.
  • Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks as part of a formal risk management program.
  • Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and other direct costs, including travel and training.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
  • Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently
  • Meets SLA response times under high-priority situations
  • Strong written/verbal communication
Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. 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 individual’s 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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