Director, General Project Management

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Director, General Project Management in the United States to lead coordination and strategic alignment of a sub-product line, guiding roadmap, lifecycle, and cross-program initiatives with federal agencies.

You will partner with business owners, oversee development and modernization across programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and present briefings to senior leadership while navigating budget constraints and security clearances.

Qualifications

• 16 years of experience, may have management experience.
• 12 years of progressive experience with Product Management.
• Experience serving in leadership roles on IT modernization initiatives for the Federal Government.
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple product teams.
• Strong customer relationship capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience planning and leading strategic product line initiatives.
• US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the sub-product line roadmap, lifecycle, and strategy in alignment with agency mission priorities.
• Coordinate with business owners and end users to oversee gathering and prioritization of requirements.
• Oversee product development, sustainment, and modernization efforts across multiple programs or systems.
• Manage relationships and monitor performance against contract deliverables.
• Develop and present briefings, acquisition strategies, and program status updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Federal regulations and agency-specific directives.
• Coordinate with IT, Cybersecurity (RMF/ATO), and other teams to ensure product compliance.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communications

Agile SAFe

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAFe

Agile

RMF/ATO

Job description

The Sub-Product Line Manager leads the coordination and strategic alignment of operational workstreams. Responsible for streamlining high-importance projects and conducting leadership level internal and external initiatives that have very significant impact on program objectives. Oversees a sub-product line of related products, systems, or services within a Federal agency - ensuring alignment with mission objectives, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.

Director, General Project Management Job Locations

US

Job Details

Requisition ID 2026-170027

Position Category Project Management

Clearance Public Trust

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the sub-product line roadmap, lifecycle, and strategy in alignment with agency mission priorities
• Coordinate with business owners and end users to oversee the gathering and prioritization of requirements
• Oversee product development, sustainment, and modernization efforts across multiple programs or systems
• Manage relationships and monitor performance against contract deliverables
• Develop and present briefings, acquisition strategies, and program status updates to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with Federal regulations and agency-specific directives
• Coordinate with IT, Cybersecurity (RMF/ATO), and other teams to ensure product compliance

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 16 years of experience, may have management experience
• 12 years of progressive experience with Product Management
• Experience serving in leadership roles on IT modernization initiatives for the Federal Government
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple product teams
• Strong customer relationship capabilities
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
• Experience planning and leading strategic product line initiatives
• Able to pass a background check to obtain a VA Public Trust clearance
• US Citizenship

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; Master's degree in relevant field may count for up to 2 years of experience
• Experience working in the Federal Government, with an emphasis on Veteran's Administration (VA) experience
• Experience serving in leadership roles on federal contracts over $400M
• Relevant SAFe, or other Agile, certification
• Experience managing programs under federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracts
• Ability to foster collaborative work in dynamic team environment
• Management skills to select, develop, mentor, and motivate team members
• Active VA Public Trust or equivalent DoW security clearance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.