Senior Director, Technology Program Management

Position Overview

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity Services for a Department of Energy client. This role is responsible for overall task order execution, including technical delivery, contract compliance, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in federal IT programs, cybersecurity frameworks, and managing large, multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Provide overall leadership and direction for a complex IT and cybersecurity services program.
• Manage all aspects of program delivery, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, SLAs, and performance metrics.
• Oversee integrated project schedules, resource allocation, risk management, and quality assurance.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders and contracting officers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead program reviews, briefings, and status meetings with senior government officials.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee delivery of enterprise IT services (e.g., network operations, cloud services, service desk, infrastructure).
• Ensure cybersecurity services align with federal standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, Zero Trust architecture).
• Guide implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient IT solutions.

Financial & Contract Management

• Manage program budget, forecasting, and financial performance (P&L responsibility).
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, FAR/DFAR regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and vendor management.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of technical, operational, and project management professionals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development of staff.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, audits, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation and reporting required for contract and organizational governance.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and executive presence
• Financial and business acumen
• Problem-solving and risk management

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of experience (10+ years of experience managing large-scale federal IT programs.)
• Proven experience delivering enterprise IT and cybersecurity services.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA).
• Experience managing contracts with values of $100M+.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
• Active security clearance (Q)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) in federal environments.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and modern cybersecurity practices.
• ITIL certification or experience with IT service management frameworks.
• Experience with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies.