Peraton · 5 hours ago
Technical Project Management, Senior Manager
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex engineering and technology initiatives in support of the Federal Aviation Administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of complex technical and engineering projects supporting FAA operations and NAS modernization
Manage projects involving global telecommunications networks, including SD-WAN, MPLS, and secure enterprise network architectures supporting mission-critical systems
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance baselines
Serve as the primary interface between technical teams, program management, vendors, and FAA stakeholders
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across software, hardware, network, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams
Manage project scope, deliverables, and timelines using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
Prepare and deliver clear, concise status reports, technical briefings, and milestone reviews to FAA leadership
Identify, document, and proactively mitigate technical, operational, and integration risks
Ensure compliance with FAA AMS, FAR, cybersecurity, and internal quality standards
Oversee configuration management, change control, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Support vendor coordination, contract tracking, and verification of technical deliverables
Facilitate requirements definition, test planning, system integration, and operational readiness reviews
Drive continuous improvement by promoting best practices, process standardization, and efficiency across engineering programs
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
12+ years of experience in technical project management or program leadership within engineering, IT, or infrastructure environments
Proven success leading complex, mission-critical technical projects, including enterprise IT and network-based initiatives
Experience managing projects involving global telecommunications networks, including SD-WAN, MPLS, and enterprise WAN architectures
Strong command of project management fundamentals, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, performance measurement, and earned value tracking
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams across engineering, networking, cybersecurity, and IT disciplines
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Experience managing vendor relationships, contractual deliverables, and statement-of-work alignment
Proven ability to develop and maintain risk registers, mitigation strategies, and performance dashboards
Capability to lead technical reviews, validation efforts, and post-implementation assessments
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on metrics, quality assurance, and measurable outcomes
Preferred
Experience supporting FAA programs, National Airspace System (NAS) initiatives, or other federal aviation or transportation systems
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification
Professional certifications such as CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or ITIL Foundation
Experience with FAA NextGen, air traffic management systems, or large-scale federal modernization efforts
Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or hybrid delivery environments supporting engineering or IT integration programs
Experience with cost estimation, resource planning, and contract oversight
Background in cybersecurity compliance, infrastructure modernization, safety-critical systems, or highly regulated environments
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
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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