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Peraton · 1 month ago

Director, Application Project Delivery

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Director, Application Project Delivery to lead technology and application delivery initiatives for the County of San Diego, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

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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 ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipPMP CertificationProject Management ToolsStrategic ThinkingCollaborationMentoring

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
Certifications: PMP or PgMP
Demonstrated success with five or more years in a senior management or director-level role overseeing cross-functional technology delivery teams
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow
Strategic and tactical thinker with a daily focus on driving results

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays

Company

Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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