Director of Application Project Delivery

Peraton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in San Diego seeks a Director, Application Project Delivery to oversee a portfolio of 80–100 IT projects across County departments. You will ensure delivery on time, within scope and budget while fostering a client-focused delivery culture.

You will shape strategic direction, lead a high-performing team of architects, PMs, business analysts and developers, and partner with County leadership to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications: PMP or PfMP or PMI ACP.
• Demonstrated success with five or more years in 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a delivery organization managing 80-100 concurrent IT projects across diverse County of San Diego departments.
• Align delivery strategies with organizational goals and contractual commitments in collaboration with executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Drive operational efficiency, service excellence, and measurable business outcomes.
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies within a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Monitor key performance metrics to include schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction while proactively addressing risks or deviations.
• Lead governance, reporting, and risk management activities to maintain 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 the primary point of contact for County leadership regarding delivery performance, escalations, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and Peraton leadership.
• Support business development, transitions, and proposals by demonstrating delivery excellence and technical capability.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team including architects, project managers, business analysts, and developers, fostering accountability and growth.
• Promote a culture of innovation, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Identify and develop emerging leaders to strengthen long-term organizational capability.

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Director, Application Project Delivery to oversee and optimize the execution of technology and application initiatives across the County of San Diego account. This leader will ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations while maintaining a strong client-focused delivery culture. The ideal candidate is a strategic, result-driven leader experienced in guiding complex portfolios and driving continuous improvement

This senior leader will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget -while maintaining the highest standards of quality, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, results-driven professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving innovation and excellence in delivery execution.

As a trusted advisor to both Peraton and County leadership, the Director will shape strategic direction, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role will work directly with client leadership on escalations and continuous improvement efforts.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead a delivery organization managing 80-100 concurrent IT projects across diverse County of San Diego departments.
• Align delivery strategies with organizational goals and contractual commitments in collaboration with executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Drive operational efficiency, service excellence, and measurable business outcomes.

Operational Oversight

• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies within a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Monitor key performance metrics to include schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction while proactively addressing risks or deviations.
• Lead governance, reporting, and risk management activities to maintain transparency and compliance.

Financial and Resource Management

• 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.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for County leadership regarding delivery performance, escalations, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and Peraton leadership.
• Support business development, transitions, and proposals by demonstrating delivery excellence and technical capability

People and Performance Leadership

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team including architects, project managers, business analysts, and developers, fostering accountability and growth.
• Promote a culture of innovation, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Identify and develop emerging leaders to strengthen long-term organizational capability.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications: PMP or PfMP or PMI ACP
• Demonstrated success with five or more years in 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

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.