Project Manager

Peraton•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Project Manager in San Diego, CA to lead the delivery of enterprise IT solutions for the County of San Diego (CoSD). This highly visible, customer-facing role operates within the Program Management Office (PMO) and is responsible for leading one or multiple complex IT projects across diverse departments. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced environments, possesses strong technical acumen, and demonstrates a proven ability to deliver high-impact solutions on time and within budget while maintaining exceptional client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle delivery of complex IT projects and programs, ensuring alignment to customer objectives and organizational priorities Partner directly with County of San Diego Technology Office (CTO) and key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and implementation strategies that balance cost, schedule, and performance goals Apply strong technical acumen to understand complex IT environments and translate technical impacts into actionable business decisions Collaborate closely with architecture and engineering teams to design and deliver scalable cloud, microservices, and API‑based solutions Lead execution of projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, tailoring processes as needed Oversee the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements refinement, design, development, testing, and release management. Develop and manage detailed project plans including schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), proposals, staffing plans, and project estimates Coordinate across multiple third-party vendors to align deliverables and ensure integrated execution Manage Time & Materials (T&M) and other contract types, including cost control, resource allocation, and financial tracking Utilize financial and performance management tools and techniques to proactively drive project delivery, cost, and schedule objectives Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes Manage personnel, teams, and project-related tasks while maintaining cost, schedule, and performance commitments Lead cross-functional teams, including subcontractors and matrixed resources, to achieve high quality delivery outcomes Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to project team members

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years experience
Must have experience leading complex technical projects or programs within government or enterprise environments
Experience developing project proposals, statements of work, project estimates and implementation strategies aligned to customer requirements
Experience creating detailed project plans that include critical paths, dependencies, and milestones
Ability to estimate and manage project schedules and resources to deliver on time and within budget
Foundational understanding of IT hardware and software systems
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, cost considerations, and methods for optimizing production and distribution operations
Fundamental understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methodologies
Demonstrated leadership and management in matrixed, complex, multi-vendor environments involving resources at all organizational levels
Experience leading cross‑functional project teams, mentoring staff, and providing performance feedback.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities, excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal skills
Strong client relationship skills with the ability to represent the delivery team and effectively manage customer expectations
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
Active PMP certification
Ability to work on-site/hybrid within San Diego County
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience supporting State & Local Government, preferably the County of San Diego
Background in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, or application delivery
Modern software development lifecycle experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft tools including MS Project, and platforms such as ServiceNow
Experience with workflow and backlog management tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps or other Software as a Service platforms
Experience managing multi-vendor environments and large-scale enterprise IT solutions
Experience leading hybrid/on-site delivery teams with strong stakeholder engagement requirements

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle delivery of complex IT projects and programs, ensuring alignment to customer objectives and organizational priorities
Partner directly with County of San Diego Technology Office (CTO) and key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and implementation strategies that balance cost, schedule, and performance goals
Apply strong technical acumen to understand complex IT environments and translate technical impacts into actionable business decisions
Collaborate closely with architecture and engineering teams to design and deliver scalable cloud, microservices, and API‑based solutions
Lead execution of projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, tailoring processes as needed
Oversee the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements refinement, design, development, testing, and release management.
Develop and manage detailed project plans including schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths
Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), proposals, staffing plans, and project estimates
Coordinate across multiple third-party vendors to align deliverables and ensure integrated execution
Manage Time & Materials (T&M) and other contract types, including cost control, resource allocation, and financial tracking
Utilize financial and performance management tools and techniques to proactively drive project delivery, cost, and schedule objectives
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
Manage personnel, teams, and project-related tasks while maintaining cost, schedule, and performance commitments
Lead cross-functional teams, including subcontractors and matrixed resources, to achieve high quality delivery outcomes
Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to project team members