Peraton · 2 months ago
Agile Project Manager SME
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a dynamic and technically focused Agile Project Manager to lead agile execution and backlog management in support of the FAA’s Air Traffic Control System modernization efforts.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Agile planning and execution for multi-disciplinary workstreams such as Surveillance, Radar, VTC, Radio, and Wireless engineering teams
Lead backlog refinement and prioritization, ensuring the work aligns with program objectives and stakeholder expectations
Drive high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and deliver results that align with organizational goals and mission-critical outcomes
Facilitate scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups for agile teams
Engage stakeholders to capture requirements, manage expectations, and provide transparent progress updates
Monitor program performance and delivery metrics to identify risks, resolve blockers, and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with product owners, developers, and leadership to ensure program alignment and value delivery
Maintain road-maps, status reports, and documentation to track progress and support decision-making
Champion agile best practices and servant leadership to build high-performing, self-organizing teams
Support change management and communication efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or tools
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associate's degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience
Experience leading projects in one or more of the following areas: Surveillance systems (e.g., surface surveillance, sensor feeds), Radar systems (primary/secondary, SSR, ASR, or similar), Video Teleconferencing (VTC) or multimedia communication systems, Radio communications (VHF/UHF, RoIP, or aviation ground-to-air systems), Wireless infrastructure (Wi-Fi, microwave, backhaul, or RF systems)
Proven expertise in backlog management, sprint planning, and agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience engaging senior leadership
Knowledge of agile metrics, reporting, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps)
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams in dynamic environments
Preferred
Previous experience working with or for the FAA, DOT, or state aviation authorities
Prior experience supporting FAA NextGen, NAS modernization, or federal aviation strategy programs
Certifications such as PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist
Experience managing federal modernization programs or large-scale enterprise initiatives
Familiarity with FAA or government standards and compliance frameworks
Strong understanding of risk management, budgeting, and program governance
Background in coaching teams on agile practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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