DHA - Project Manager Sr

Description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Project Manager. This position plans, executes, and closes complex projects, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities involve developing detailed project plans, mitigating risks, and communicating progress and status to stakeholders and executives. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets. Lead and motivate project teams to execute plans efficiently and effectively.
• Manage project financials, allocate resources (personnel and equipment), and ensure the project stays within budget constraints.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategic plans to mitigate them, ensuring project success and adherence to deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and performance to stakeholders, sponsors, and executives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage project teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high performance and team cohesion.
• Ensure project deliverables meet all quality standards and requirements. Act as a quality control check for project scope and changes.
• Create and distribute project documentation, such as charters, schedules, and status reports. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

 

• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Experience in agile support environments
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• PMP or PMI Certification
• Primary work locations in Tacoma, WA, Aurora, CO, San Antonio, TX, and Falls Church, VA. Remote work may be considered in special cases when approved by the customer.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities.
• Experience with project tracking, budget management, and relevant software.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working within Military Health environments is a plus
• Master’s degree in an IT or math related field/ or equivalent years of experience

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.