Technical Program Manager Peraton - 3.1 Fort Myers, FL Job Details $104,000 - $166,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Managing IT teams Supervising experience Customer engagement Client management Leading team collaboration initiatives Schedule creation Managing projects Project contract management Managing software development teams Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton is seeking a highly capable and customer-focused Technical Program Manager to support the First Responder Solutions program. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who excels in a client-facing environment, drives technology delivery, and identifies opportunities to expand solution offerings—such as Command Point and other enhanced products—within the customer space. The Technical Program Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent application development and operations initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to the customer. This individual will play a key role in aligning technical solutions to mission needs, delivering high-quality outcomes, and contributing to program growth through business development support.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary customer interface, partnering closely to define requirements, priorities, and opportunities to introduce enhanced products and capabilities (e.g., Command Point). Lead and manage multiple small to mid-sized technical projects across application development and operations environments. Elicit and translate customer requirements into clear, actionable user stories and backlog priorities, and communicate them to the SCRUM team—comprised of software developers, product owners, and product managers—to drive effective sprint execution and delivery. Own all aspects of project execution, from concept through implementation, including scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and delivery oversight. Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, presentations, and periodic status reports to both internal leadership and customer stakeholders. Ensure all contract deliverables are completed in accordance with requirements, quality standards, and company policies. Oversee technical direction across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, and deployment. Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and communication to stakeholders. Support business development efforts by identifying follow-on opportunities and contributing to solution positioning and customer engagement strategies.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience 6+ years of experience managing IT programs and/or application development projects 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing role, with direct interaction with external clients or stakeholders Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent technical projects in a fast-paced environment Experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams (developers, engineers, analysts) Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively brief senior leadership and customers Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) Proven ability to manage schedules, deliverables, and performance in alignment with contract requirements U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent Experience supporting public sector, first responder, law enforcement, or emergency management programs Familiarity with product management and solution delivery, including experience positioning or implementing platforms such as Command Point, ViewPoint mapping, automatic vehicle routing, 911 Web, CAD to CAD integration, etc. Experience identifying and supporting follow-on business or growth opportunities within existing programs Background in application development, systems integration, or IT operations environments Experience developing Statements of Work (SOWs), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and managing project financials Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence customer priorities and drive adoption of technical solutions

Details Target Salary Range:

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

Benefits Statement:

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements:

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

EEO:

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.