Automation Program Manager

Job Description

Automation Program Manager | Peraton

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Peraton, located remotely within the contiguous United States. Peraton is a national security company that partners with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to deliver systems and services. This role is crucial for advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. You will contribute to shaping the future of air traffic management, making a direct impact on vital transportation infrastructure.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote – USA
• Pay: $146000–$234000 yearly
• Team: Leads a diverse team of 100+ IT professionals across Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, System Software Testing, and Cloud, reporting to the Program Director/Workstream Lead.
• Mission: This person oversees the execution, oversight, and growth of large-scale IT programs aligned to the FAA’s most significant modernization initiatives supporting the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Tech Stack: Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, System Software Testing, Cloud

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Program Leadership: Serve as Program Manager, translating strategic program objectives into executable operational plans and overseeing end-to-end execution of NEEDS Package activities.
• Operational & Technical Execution: Lead day-to-day operations for a workforce of 100+ IT professionals and direct large, complex engineering and technology initiatives from planning through operational transition.
• Financial & Business Management: Assist with Profit and Loss (P&L) management for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, supporting annual operating plans, budgets, and identifying profitability improvements.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop trusted relationships with FAA leaders and Peraton executives, leading executive program reviews, customer briefings, and representing Peraton in strategic meetings.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance: Lead enterprise risk management activities, drive quality assurance, ensure operational governance, and resolve complex technical, organizational, staffing, and customer issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Director-level leadership role. U.S. Citizenship Required, with an active FAA Public Trust clearance. Experience delivering complex IT services in a regulated federal environment.
• Experience: 16 years managing large federal IT programs (100+ personnel) with annual budgets exceeding $100M+. Proven success managing Profit and Loss (P&L) for large federal programs, including budget planning, revenue forecasting, and cost control.
• Skills: Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, technical performance, and budgets using structured project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid). Hands-on experience with risk identification, mitigation, issue resolution, and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Certifications such as PMP, ITIL Managing Professional, or SAFe Agilist. Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other aviation/transportation programs, especially with NextGen, large-scale modernization, or safety-critical systems.