Technical Project Manager

Peraton is seeking a Remote Project Manager to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Data Center and Cloud Optimization (DCCO) contract team. This is a multi-year contract to provide IT services to manage and operate the DHS Hybrid Computing Environment (HCE). The HCE is a collection of enterprise computing IT services to manage and operate the DHS (HCE) including DHS Data Center 1, collection sites, gov cloud, commercial and private cloud services. The Project Manager is responsible for successfully implement projects within these environments.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

Proven track record for managing multiple concurrent IT projects.
• Lead a matrix team in the planning, execution and control of multiple concurrent projects.
• Interface with clients and/or project team to define and ensure project solution meets requirements and priorities based upon task order scope/requirements.
• Responsible for the project performance from inception through project completion in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Able to do Office Management tasks that are outside of contract scope. (inventory, office processes).
• Responsible for all project communications artifacts, technical and status meetings, with internal and external leadership and technical teams.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports.
• Conduct project meetings, creation and distribution of project meeting minutes and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Responsible for the quality of and delivery of internal project deliverables to include vendor tasks and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to account Risk management practices.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Responsible for project change control planning and execution.
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience or a High School diploma and 4 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust / DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance.
• Employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD security clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation and deliver effective presentations.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of Project Management practices and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Foundational knowledge of Project Management principles, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall), and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated experience managing project tasks such as scheduling, resource coordination, and tracking project progress.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and establish strong business relationships with clients, project team members, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to address project challenges and risks effectively.
• Demonstrated decision-making and leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and guide team members toward project objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred or working toward.
• Active Public Trust or above (Interim Secret or Secret).

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.