Senior Technology Program Management (Project Delivery PMO)

Peraton Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Technology Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary enterprise IT solutions for the County of San Diego. The role is client-facing, with responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strategic, data-driven leadership in fast-paced environments and has proven ability to deliver high-impact IT solutions on time and within

Qualifications

• 12 years’ experience leading complex IT projects or programs.
• Experience managing multi-vendor and cross-organizational resources.
• Experience in financial management includes forecasting, budget estimation, and performance metrics to track progress and mitigate risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite/hybrid within San Diego County.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle execution of complex IT programs across multiple departments.
• Partner with the County Technology Office (CTO) and stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and implementation strategies balancing cost, schedule, and performance.
• Build strong customer relationships and manage expectations effectively.
• Establish and enforce program governance, methodologies, and reporting standards.
• Coordinate delivery across architecture, application development, infrastructure, business analysis, and QA portfolios.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MS Project

ServiceNow

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience leading complex IT projects or programs.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver multi-disciplinary programs on time and within budget.
• Experience managing multi-vendor and cross-organizational resources.
• Experience in financial management includes forecasting, budget estimation, and performance metrics to track progress and mitigate risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite/hybrid within San Diego County.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience supporting State & Local Government.
• Background in digital transformation and enterprise modernization.
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• PMP and/or Agile certification.
• Additional Attributes
• Recognized as a trusted advisor with strong stakeholder influence.
• Strategic thinker able to align technical delivery with mission outcomes.
• Highly effective in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to navigate complex organizations.

Peraton's State & Local Government sector is seeking a Senior Technology Program Manager for Project Delivery in San Diego, CA responsible for leading the execution and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary enterprise IT solutions for the County of San Diego (CoSD). This highly visible, customer-facing role oversees project delivery activities across application development, architecture, infrastructure, business analysis, and project management teams, ensuring successful delivery against scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and data driven leader who excels in fast-paced environments, brings strong program and project management acumen, and demonstrates a proven ability to deliver high-impact solutions on time and within budget while maintaining exceptional client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead full lifecycle execution of complex IT programs across multiple departments.
• Partner directly with the County Technology Office (CTO) and key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and implementation strategies that balance cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure expectations are effectively managed.

Governance & Delivery Framework

• Establish and enforce program governance, delivery methodologies, and reporting standards across all assigned projects, ensuring consistency, predictability, and transparency.
• Promote PMO standards, SOPs, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Portfolio Coordination

• Coordinate delivery activities across architecture, application development, infrastructure, business analysis, and QA portfolios to ensure integrated execution and unified delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate with the Project Initiation PMO for smooth intake-to-delivery transition.

People Leadership & Resource Management

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for Project Managers within the Project Delivery PMO, ensuring consistent execution and alignment to program priorities.
• Optimize resource allocation and development capacity with project load.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to delivery teams.

Execution Management & Escalation Handling

• Serve as the senior escalation point for delivery impediments, making informed decisions to remove blockers and maintain project momentum.
• Act as senior liaison to County leadership for delivery execution and escalations.

Financial & Contractual Oversight

• Apply financial oversight including forecasting, budget management, and performance metrics.
• Manage the development of SOWs, proposals, project estimates, and staffing plans.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

• Identify and mitigate program-level risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Lead the resolution and mitigation of risks and issues across multiple project portfolios.

Program Reporting & Executive Communication

• Maintain program dashboards, forecasting data, and executive reporting.
• Deliver executive-level briefings, roadmaps, and status updates.