Senior Technical Project Manager

Peraton • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

Shape the Future of U.S. Air Traffic Control with Peraton Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, secure, and connected. We’re seeking forward-thinking professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are driven by complex, high-impact challenges. This is a unique opportunity to help modernize one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures—working alongside experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you don’t just support the mission—you help define it . Senior Technical Project Manager – Voice Systems Location: Bethesda, MD Peraton is looking for a dynamic, technically driven Senior Technical Project Manager to join our Voice Systems team . In this role, you will lead critical initiatives that directly support the safety and reliability of U.S. air travel. What You’ll Do Lead Program Execution: Define, plan, and manage the full lifecycle of complex network infrastructure and software projects from concept through deployment. Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate across RAN, hardware, software, and systems integration teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope. Manage Technical Risk: Proactively identify, mitigate, and track technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks—particularly within network deployments. Enable Strategic Alignment: Ensure technical deliverables align with broader business objectives, program priorities, and long-term timelines. Communicate with Impact: Deliver clear, concise project updates, dashboards, and status reports to stakeholders and senior leadership. If you’re passionate about technology, energized by complex systems, and motivated by work that truly matters, Peraton offers a place where your expertise can make a national impact.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 12+ years of experience leading complex technical programs or projects, including:
• End-to-end project planning and execution
• Network infrastructure and/or software project management
• Cross-functional team leadership (RAN, hardware, software, systems integration)
• Vendor coordination and technical risk management
• Schedule, dependency, and milestone tracking
• Stakeholder communication, reporting, and dashboard development
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management, or a related field or an additional four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Execution: Define, plan, and manage the full lifecycle of complex network infrastructure and software projects from concept through deployment.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate across RAN, hardware, software, and systems integration teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Manage Technical Risk: Proactively identify, mitigate, and track technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks—particularly within network deployments.
• Enable Strategic Alignment: Ensure technical deliverables align with broader business objectives, program priorities, and long-term timelines.
• Communicate with Impact: Deliver clear, concise project updates, dashboards, and status reports to stakeholders and senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level