Agile Project Manager SME

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.

Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a dynamic and technically focused Agile Project Managers to join our team of qualified diverse this role you will lead backlog management stakeholder engagement and agile execution to ensure program alignment. Whether youre supporting safety validation efforts or leading teams on major FAA programs your work will directly impact the millions of passengers and aviation professionals who rely on safe efficient airspace operations every day.The idea candidates will bing strongexperience in the following areas Surveillance Radar Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Radio Communications and Wireless Systems.

In this position you will:

• Lead Agile planning and execution for multi-disciplinary workstreams such as Surveillance Radar VTC Radio and Wireless engineering teams.

• Lead backlog refinement and prioritization ensuring the work aligns with program objectives and stakeholder expectations.

• Drive high-performing teams foster collaboration and deliver results that align with organizational goals and mission-critical outcomes.

• Facilitate scrum ceremonies sprint planning retrospectives and daily stand-ups for agile teams.

• Engage stakeholders to capture requirements manage expectations and provide transparent progress updates.

• Monitor program performance and delivery metrics to identify risks resolve blockers and drive continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with product owners developers and leadership to ensure program alignment and value delivery.

• Maintain road-maps status reports and documentation to track progress and support decision-making.

• Champion agile best practices and servant leadership to build high-performing self-organizing teams.

• Support change management and communication efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or tools.

Why This Role Matters

The NAS is one of the worlds most sophisticated and high-stakes infrastructures. Your leadership will enable the organization to adapt quickly to change deliver incremental value and maintain alignment with strategic objectives ultimately impacting customers operations and mission readiness.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associates degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.

• Experience leading projects in one or more of the following areas:

  • Surveillance systems (e.g. surface surveillance sensor feeds)

  • Radar systems (primary/secondary SSR ASR or similar)

  • Video Teleconferencing (VTC) or multimedia communication systems

  • Radio communications (VHF/UHF RoIP or aviation ground-to-air systems)

  • Wireless infrastructure (Wi-Fi microwave backhaul or RF systems)

• Proven expertise in backlog management sprint planning and agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban SAFe).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience engaging senior leadership.
• Knowledge of agile metrics reporting and project management tools (e.g. Jira Rally or Azure DevOps).
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with or for theFAA DOT or state aviation authorities.
• Prior experience supportingFAA NextGen NAS modernization or federal aviation strategy programs.
• Certifications such as PMP Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) PMI-ACP or SAFe Agilist.
• Experience managing federal modernization programs or large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Familiarity with FAA or government standards and compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk management budgeting and program governance.
• Background in coaching teams on agile practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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