Automation Program Manager

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have an active FAA Public Trust clearance.
• 16 years of experience managing large federal IT programs of 100+ personnel.
• Proven success managing and delivering federal IT programs with annual budgets exceeding $100M+.
• Experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L) for large federal programs, including budget planning, revenue forecasting, labor management, cost control, revenue, margin performance, and financial reporting.
• 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, and issue resolution.
• Ability to lead geographically dispersed, cross-functional programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience briefing senior leadership and external customers.
• Demonstrated workforce planning, resource allocation and workload-management experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering IT services delivery models, operational governance or systems in federal or highly regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 or transportation programs.
• Familiarity with Next Gen, large-scale modernization, or safety-critical systems.
• Background in change management, organizational transformation, or program turnarounds.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.

BNATCS

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 helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.

We’re 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 world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Automation Program Manager to support a Automation workstream NEEDS package execution, oversight, and growth of large-scale IT programs aligned to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) most significant modernization initiatives supporting the National Airspace System (NAS). This role partners closely with the Program Director to manage daily operations, technical delivery, workforce performance, and stakeholder engagement for a diverse team of 100+ IT professionals spanning Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, System Software Testing and Cloud.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong operational discipline, financial acumen, and experience delivering complex IT services in a regulated federal environment.

Work Location:

• Remote work is permitted; candidates must reside within the contiguous United States.

Your Impact:

This Director-Level leadership role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into successful operational execution while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, technical excellence, workforce performance, financial stewardship, and program growth. You will lead cross-functional work streams, partner directly with Peraton and FAA leadership, and drive successful delivery across multiple complex modernization initiatives.

Strategic Program…