PMO Manager

Peraton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead the Program Management Office for a state government customer. The role focuses on centralized oversight of program planning, schedule integration, CDRL tracking, SLA compliance, and cross-functional coordination in Richmond, VA.

The PMO Manager will ensure contract alignment, performance optimization, and support modernization initiatives, guiding PMO staff and collaborating across functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, with potential supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Integration: Manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and align milestones, dependencies, and task orders across projects.

Skills

PMO leadership

MS Project

JIRA

SharePoint

Confluence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/IT/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
• Experience leading PMOs and managing portfolios in enterprise IT environments
• Proficiency with project management tools: MS Project, JIRA, SharePoint, Confluence
• Demonstrated experience with CDRLs, IMS, SLA tracking, and change management
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Clearance Requirement

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to pass a state suitability/background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, IT, Engineering, or related field
• PMP Certification (PMI)
• ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation Certification
• ScrumMaster or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or CMMI-based quality frameworks
• Experience supporting proposal development, BOE generation, and T&M/FFP projects

Peraton is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead the Program Management Office (PMO) for a state government customer. This enterprise initiative delivers standardized, secure, and scalable infrastructure services to a state government customer.

The PMO Manager will provide centralized oversight of program planning, schedule integration, CDRL tracking, SLA compliance, and cross-functional coordination. This role ensures that program activities are managed efficiently, contractually compliant, and performance-optimized while supporting enterprise modernization initiatives.

This position will provide support in the following location(s): Richmond, VA

Key Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Integration

• Manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and align milestones, dependencies, and task orders across projects
• Standardize project management practices to ensure transparency, traceability, and contract alignment
• Coordinate program activities with customer processes and other suppliers

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and report SLAs and KPIs, implementing recovery plans as needed
• Provide concise, data-driven updates for executives and stakeholders

CDRLs, Deliverables & Change Management

• Oversee contract deliverables (CDRLs) to ensure quality and timeliness
• Maintain version-controlled documentation and support change proposals (ECPs, BOE, pricing)

Risk, Issue & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain risk and issue registers and implement mitigation strategies
• Identify process improvements and lead post-mortem reviews for lessons learned

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage PMO staff and guide project managers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure consistent use of PM tools (MS Project, JIRA, SharePoint, Confluence)

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct QA checks on deliverables and processes
• Ensure documentation follows configuration management protocols

**Position is contingent upon contract award**