Senior Tech Program Manager, Satellite Mission & TT&C

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

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.