Senior Project Manager

Peraton; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the US-FL-Home area to lead complex IT and network projects with multiple vendors. The role serves as the single point of contact for client communications, coordinates cross-functional teams, and oversees delivery within contract terms, budget, and schedules.

You will manage project scope across phases, ensure PM methodologies are followed, and handle SLAs, KPIs, QA, incident management, and telecom services deployment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 10 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a Florida State background check.
• Experience managing complex, multi-phase IT and network service projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project with detailed, up-to-date documentation.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of E-Rate, USF, and compliance driven delivery requirements.
• Knowledge of CPE deployment, circuit provisioning, and site migrations.
• Understanding of enterprise WAN architecture (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewalls, NOC/SOC).
• Experience managing large programs over $30M with multiple vendors/suppliers.
• Certification (PMP, Scrum Master, CompTIA Project+, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent).
• Experience with public sector government contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Contractor and the client for all project-related activities.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all projects within contract terms, budget, and schedule.
• Direct and coordinate contractor staff and resources for timely project execution.
• Lead or participate in workgroups or committees as required.
• Maintain frequent project updates using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• Ensure all phases follow established PM methodologies and best practices.
• Oversee SLAs, KPIs, QA, and incident management procedures.
• Deliver telecom and infrastructure services (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewall, CPE deployment).
• Manage agency-specific customization, onboarding and migration timelines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Project

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Job Locations: US-FL-Home

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Project Manager that will serve as a dedicated, though not necessarily exclusive, project lead responsible for overseeing the successful execution of all projects under contract. This role serves as the single point of contact for coordinating all work and communication between the Contractor and the client. Projects may include Contract Implementation and Migration, Agency-specific Implementation and Migration, and Post-Migration Steady State operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Contractor and the client for all project-related activities.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all projects in accordance with contract terms, budget, schedule, and resource constraints.
• Direct and coordinate contractor staff and resources to ensure timely and effective project execution.
• Lead or participate in all workgroups or committees created by either Peraton or the client as required.
• Maintain frequent and accurate project updates using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• Ensure all phases of the project lifecycle are conducted according to established project management methodologies and best practices.
• Oversight of SLAs, KPIs, quality assurance, and incident management procedures
• Ensures delivery of telecom and infrastructure services (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewall, CPE deployment)
• Managing agency-specific customization, onboarding and migration timelines

Position is part of a proposal opportunity

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to pass a Florida State Department background check
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-phase IT and network service projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project with the ability to provide detailed, up-to-date project documentation.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of E-Rate, Universal Service Fund (USF), and compliance driven delivery requirements
• Knowledge of CPE deployment, circuit provisioning, and site migrations
• Understanding of enterprise WAN architecture (e.g. MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewalls, NOC/SOC operations)
• Skilled in facilitating root cause analysis and corrective action plans (RCA/CAP)
• Ability to manage internal project teams and third-party vendors or subcontractors
• Leads cross-disciplinary teams engineering, NOC/SOC, field services, customer support, business ops
• Has managed a large program over $30M with multiple vendors/suppliers

Certification (required - at least one of the following):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI
• Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
• CompTIA Project+
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
• Or another equivalent project management certification approved in writing by DMS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with public sector agencies or large government contracts.
• Familiarity with telecommunications or network infrastructure projects.

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.