Manager, Technology Program Management

Peraton; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Manager, Technology Program Management in Melbourne, FL to lead a team of engineers delivering TT&C and Satellite Mission Planning systems. You will drive modernization, oversee cost/schedule/technical performance, and pursue growth with government and industry partners.

You will manage strategic goals, coordinate with executives and customers, and guide risk, budget, and staffing decisions to ensure successful program execution and future pipeline opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a supervisor or program leader.
• 5-10 years with leading software management.
• Experience leading teams delivering complex, scalable software systems.
• Experience delivering capabilities to DoD/NASA/NOAA/IC or commercial entities.
• Strong background in software architecture, system design, and SDLC.
• Experience with cloud-based environments and modernization.
• Experience integrating COTS with custom software solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps and secure development practices.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Active or ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to drive change across teams and capture growth opportunities.
• Experience with commercial products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary interface to Government and Industry leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accountability for program performance across cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Develop goals, budget, and strategic plans.
• Maintain market position of products and competitive intelligence.
• Identify ways to expand sales and profitability in key markets.
• Lead program financial management including forecasting and staffing strategy.
• Identify and mitigate risks across technical, operational, and financial domains.
• Lead executive briefings, PMRs, and customer engagements.

Skills

Team leadership

Software management

Communication

Agile/DevSecOps

TS/SCI clearance

Cloud computing

Risk management

Tools

Kubernetes/OpenShift

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud-native architecture

Job description

Manager, Technology Program Management

Job Locations

US-FL-Melbourne

Requisition ID

2026-169929

Position Category

Project Management

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Program Manager to lead a team of engineers and technical staff supporting the OS/COMET commercial product. This role focuses on leading the development and modernization of Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) and Satellite Mission Planning and Scheduling systems, delivering Mission Management Integrated Solutions Tool Suite COTS Command & Control software for mission-critical government customers. We are seeking an individual with strong communication abilities and with very effective technical and team collaboration skills to help manage the existing programs and drive new license and maintenance sales. The PM shall be the driving force in evolving the culture to drive and enable enhancements to our commercial product to support future growth pipeline needs while continuing on-contract growth for our existing programs.

What you'll do:

• Serve as the primary interface to Government and Industry leadership, Contracting Officers, and senior mission stakeholders
• Maintain full accountability for program performance across cost, schedule, and technical execution
• Develops goals, budget, and strategic business plans.
• Maintains market position of products by managing existing product lines and competitive market information.
• Recommends ways to expand sales and profitability in specific markets.
• Lead program financial management including forecasting, EACs, staffing strategy, and cost control
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks across technical, operational, and financial domains
• Lead executive-level briefings, program management reviews (PMRs), and customer engagements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a supervisor, with preferred PM skills
• 5-10 years with leading SW Management Experience
• Experience leading teams delivering complex, scalable software systems
• Experience and track record delivering capabilities to one of the following organizations: Department of War, NASA, NOAA, Intelligence Community, commercial company/org.
• Strong background in software architecture, system design, and SDLC execution
• Experience with cloud-based environments and modernization efforts
• Experience in integrating COTS products with custom software solutions
• Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps methodologies and secure development practices
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging technical teams and customer stakeholders
• Active or ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Ability to identify areas to improve and be open to change, and drive that change across the teams
• Experience with capture and growth activities
• Experience with commercial products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting satellite systems, TT&C, or mission planning/scheduling environments, specifically with the OS/COMETcommercial product
• PMP, Agile, or technical leadership certifications
• Familiarity with NASA,DOW, or IC mission systems and systems engineering processes
• Experience with containerization (Kubernetes/OpenShift) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud-native architecture and hybrid environments

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.