Senior Manager

Peraton is seeking a Senior Project Manager. A Senior Project Manager oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• • Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets. Lead and motivate project teams to execute plans efficiently and effectively.
  • Work directly with the WMT Program Manager to support and direct development projects and WMT operations.
  • Manage project financials, allocate resources (personnel and equipment), and ensure the project stays within budget constraints.
  • Identify potential risks and develop strategic plans to mitigate them, ensuring project success and adherence to deadlines.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and performance to stakeholders, sponsors, and executives.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage project teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high performance and team cohesion.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet all quality standards and requirements. Act as a quality control check for project scope and changes.
  • Create and distribute project documentation, such as charters, schedules, and status reports. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

• 16 years of experience, may have management experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have active Public Trust clearance. 
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities.
• Experience with project tracking, budget management, and relevant software.
• Strong technical background in development methodologies, tools, and technologies.