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Peraton · 1 month ago

Director, Application Project Delivery

US-CA-San Diego

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$176K/yr - $282K/yr

16+ years exp

Peraton is seeking a Director, Application Project Delivery to lead and oversee the successful execution of technology and application delivery initiatives across the County of San Diego account. This role involves managing a large number of concurrent IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the overall delivery organization responsible for 80–100 concurrent IT projects supporting County of San Diego functionally diverse departments

Collaborate with executive leadership and client stakeholders to align delivery strategies with organizational goals and contractual commitments

Drive operational efficiency, service excellence, and measurable business outcomes

Ensure consistent application of established project management methodologies within a dynamic and evolving environment

Monitor delivery performance metrics—schedule adherence, cost control, quality, and customer satisfaction—and proactively address variances

Lead governance, reporting, and risk management activities to ensure transparency and compliance

Manage the financial health of the project delivery organization, including forecasting, budgeting, and margin optimization

Partner with HR and Finance to align staffing, training, and resource allocation with evolving program demands

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Serve as a primary point of contact for County leadership on delivery performance, escalations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior customer stakeholders and Peraton executive leadership

Support new business development, transitions, and proposal efforts by showcasing Peraton’s delivery excellence and technical depth

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of project delivery professionals, including architects, project managers, business analysts, and developers promoting accountability and professional growth

Foster a culture of innovation, empowerment, and collaboration across all delivery teams

Identify, develop, and retain emerging leaders to ensure long-term organizational strength

Qualification

Financial ManagementStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementLeadershipPMP CertificationProject Management ToolsProcess ImprovementStrategic ThinkingTeam Mentoring

Required

Minimum of 16 years of professional experience

8+ years of progressive project management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or director level role

Proven success delivering large, complex, cross-functional projects

Experience managing project portfolios and leading high-performing teams

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holders) is required