Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.


This role supports a federal financial regulatory agency responsible for maintaining stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system. The work involves activities related to the oversight, management, and resolution of failing or failed financial institutions, ensuring operational readiness, informed decision-making, and continuity of critical financial services.

Work Location: This role is based in Arlington, VA and or Dallas, TX and will require you to reside close to either of these cities.


Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager has overall responsibility for project execution and deliverables, including resource allocation, schedule management, team performance and accountability, and stakeholder communication.
• The Project Manager is responsible for the quality of all program deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• The Project Manager will track and monitor project health and team assignments.
• The Project Manager will present materials to the managers and staff as needed. He/she should have strong experience in project management, developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly with all levels of management and team members.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented setting.
• The Project Manager will present materials to the managers and staff as needed. He/she should have strong experience in project management, developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Designated functions may need to scale up to meet unexpected workload demand

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma/equivalent and a minimum 10 years of experience
• US Citizenship is required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Expertise in project management roles including leading project teams through all phases of the project management life cycle.
• 5 years of progressive technical and/or managerial experience in application development, software administration, and/or IT security.
• 5 years of experience tracking cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Must possess one current project management certification demonstrating knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, such as:
  
  • PMP - Project Management Professional
  • CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
  • CSSBB - Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
  • CSSGB - Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
  • CSM - Certified Scrum Master
• Experience developing presentations and presenting project status to executive management teams.
• Experience leading project teams of 5 or more people working on IT projects in the financial services industry.
• Advanced project management skills including developing project plans and successfully leading project teams from initiation through completion.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications including Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing to executive level audiences.

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.