Director, Technology Program Manager

About Peraton

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.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking an experienced Director, Technology Program Management to lead the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Traveler Processing and Vetting Services (TPVS) contract. This high-impact role will oversee all financial, technical, administrative, contractual, and personnel aspects of the program, serving as the primary interface with CBP executives.

As the Director, you will manage resources, drive program success, and ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality services. The TPVS program focuses on CBP traveler vetting through agile software development in a hybrid cloud environment. If you have a proven track record in large-scale programs supporting DHS/CBP missions with expertise in SecDevOps, customer experience (CX), and scaled agile, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for CBP TPVS leadership, maintaining a strong and collaborative relationship.
• Lead all financial, technical, administrative, and personnel activities, including monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Provide technical and financial progress reports to contractor and customer leadership, participating in key meetings and presentations.
• Oversee cross-project planning, resource allocation, scheduling milestones, and on-time submission of deliverables.
• Identify, assess, and resolve complex business issues, facilitating resolution and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with personnel security clearance requirements and manage performance assessments aligned with TPVS objectives.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with CBP, TPVS customers, and contractor teams to enhance program success.
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 16+ years of IT and program management experience.
• 10+ years of experience managing enterprise-level software development programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Proven experience leading teams of IT professionals in a large enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with senior customer leadership effectively.
• Certifications: PMI PMP AND ITIL4 Managing Professional.
• Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established relationships with CBP PSPD leadership.
• Extensive experience working within the CBP environment.
• Relevant Agile software development certifications.
• Active CBP BI or Top Secret clearance.
  
  

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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