Strategic PMO Leader for Government IT Programs

Peraton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead the Program Management Office 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. Richmond, VA-based role supporting modernization efforts.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Track and report SLAs and KPIs, implementing recovery plans as needed
• Provide concise, data-driven updates for executives and stakeholders
• Oversee contract deliverables (CDRLs) to ensure quality and timeliness
• Maintain risk and issue registers and implement mitigation strategies
• Identify process improvements and lead post-mortem reviews for lessons learned
• Manage PMO staff and guide project managers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure consistent use of PM tools

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PMP Certification

ITIL v3/v4 Foundation

ScrumMaster / SAFe

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

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Peraton is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead the Program Management Office 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. Richmond, VA-based role supporting modernization efforts.