Senior Technology Program Manager - Government IT Leader

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Manager, Technology Program Management to lead a complex government program, coordinating across government customers, technical and business managers, and subcontractor partners. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, staffing leadership, and overseeing IT initiatives.

The candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience managing IT modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Program/Project management, including leadership roles.
• Experience managing federal contracts over $400M.
• Experience working with Department of Veteran Affairs processes and policies.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day progress of a multifaceted program with government and contractor teams.
• Direct staffing plans, recruiting, and onboarding for the program.
• Forecast and monitor contract funding, staffing, and financial performance.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and communications with senior government staff.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Federal contracting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

VA/DoD processes

SAFe/ Agile certifications

ITIL/ITSM

Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud/Azure Gov)

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Manager, Technology Program Management to lead a complex government program, coordinating across government customers, technical and business managers, and subcontractor partners. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, staffing leadership, and overseeing IT initiatives.

The candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience managing IT modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT projects.