Project Manager

Peraton is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Manager. This qualified candidate will join our FDA team. This position is 100% telework. 

What you will do:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates a cross-functional team's activities to manage and implement project and/or interrelated projects from contract/proposal initiation to final operational stage.
• Determines, monitors, and reviews all project/program economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, sub-contractors, resources and risk.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties support for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Identifies and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet project/program needs and requirements
• Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the project/program.
• Leads the project/program team(s) in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans.
• Facilitates status review meetings among project team members and clients.
• Controls project/program requirements, scope, and change management issues.
• Coaches and counsels members of cross-functional teams to accomplish project/program goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical/operational issues.
• Establishes appropriate metrics for measuring key program criteria.
• Determines and installs appropriate automated systems for management of projects.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate project status, issues, risk, etc. to management as needed.
• Perform risk management (analysis, mitigation, etc.) to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years’ experience or 9 years of experience with a HS Diploma
• Experience managing infrastructure, data center, network, and software upgrade projects
• Experience with  project plans to monitor and track progres.
• Experience in MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio and/or other software tools
• Experience in managing changes in  project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Must possess excellent communication (oral and written) skills, attention to detail, problem solving and excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Self-directed, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Must be US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Experience working with an IT Service provider supporting Government Agencies is a plus
• PMP preferred
• ITIL Foundation Level preferred
• Knowledge of data center, network, cloud, and infrastructure terminology
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.

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.

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.