Peraton · 9 hours ago
Senior Technical Project Manager - Surveillance
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence across the globe. They are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager on their Surveillance team to lead technical delivery, manage complex requirements, and ensure mission success in a fast-paced environment.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery across Surveillance and supporting workstreams, aligning engineering, integration, testing, and deployment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Decompose complex requirements into actionable work packages
Manage technical dependencies and resolve cross-domain integration risks
Ensure mission success by driving collaboration across teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
12 years of experience in project management or technical program leadership
BS/BA Degree or 10 years' experience with MBA/MS
Experienced in radar modernization, FAA NAS systems, ATC integration, configuration control, vendor management, and technical leadership
Strong understanding of project management principles, risk management, and performance tracking
Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies using structured project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience briefing senior leadership and external customers
Hands-on experience with risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution in technical project environments
Proven ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules and budgets
Ability to conduct technical reviews, validation activities, and post-implementation assessments
Preferred
Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems
Experience supporting FAA NextGen, air traffic management systems, or federal technology modernization efforts
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management, or a related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-ACP certification
Background working in high-availability, safety-critical, or regulated environments (e.g., aviation, defense, transportation, or critical infrastructure)
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
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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