> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4714683-senior-it-program-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4714683-senior-it-program-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Program Manager - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Radford, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000 - $216,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Office, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9314143/senior-it-program-manager ## About the Role * 12 years experience to include Supervisory duties * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or DAWIA Program Management certification (Advanced; formerly Level III), with a minimum of 5 years of program management experience. * DoD 8140 qualified for DCWF 801 - Program Manager at the Advanced proficiency level * Background in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline, with the ability to manage large-scale IT contracts of similar size and scope. * Excellent written and oral communication skills, including developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using MS Office Suite. * Active DoW Secret security clearance * US Citizenhsip, * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline. * Experience deploying large-scale hardware and software enhancements or upgrades for organizations with widely distributed geographic sites. * Familiarity with current and emerging network and infrastructure management technologies and business practices. ## Description Every hour of every day, soldiers, acquisition professionals, and federal partners around the world count on systems that simply cannot go down. That is where PL ALTESS comes in. As the Agile Center of Excellence for the Program Executive Office Enterprise (PEO Enterprise), the U.S. Army Product Lead Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services (PL ALTESS) runs enterprise-class data centers that host hundreds of programs, thousands of virtual servers, and millions of users worldwide, 24x7x365. Our team delivers the full spectrum of IT services: data center and Service Operations Center operations, network and systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud and application modernization, disaster recovery, and lifecycle testing across physical, virtual, and cloud architectures spanning multiple geographic locations. If you want your work to matter at mission scale, this is the place. The opportunity: You will be the face, the voice, and the decision-maker for the entire PL ALTESS ITSS contract. As the Government's single point of contact, you will lead a large, multi-disciplinary team that keeps critical Army and DoW systems running around the clock, and you will have the authority to commit resources and get things done. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Serve as the single point of contact to the Government for all contract matters, with authority to commit contractor resources and make binding decisions. * Provide end-to-end oversight of all contractor personnel and activities, ensuring every deliverable meets the PWS and applicable standards. * Develop and maintain project plans, integrated schedules, and budgets across all functional areas. * Drive contract performance management, quality control, and continuous improvement. * Identify, track, and mitigate program risks before they become problems. * Build trusted relationships with Government leadership and stakeholders, and communicate potential issues proactively. * Maintain a continuous on-site presence and respond quickly to all Government inquiries and concerns.