Project Manager Jr

Job Locations US-WA-Tacoma | US-CO-Aurora | US-TX-San Antonio | US-VA-Falls Church

Description

Peraton is seeking a Jr/Mid-level Project Manager. This position will assists senior managers with project planning, scheduling, and execution while taking on more responsibility for smaller projects or specific project phases. Key duties include tracking progress, managing project documentation, facilitating team communication, and ensuring projects stay on budget and on schedule. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, often with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Key responsibilities

Assist senior project managers with project planning, scheduling, and development of project scope.
• Help coordinate and manage project tasks from initiation to completion, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and other departments.
• Develop, update, and manage project documentation, including reports, status updates, and presentations.
• Track project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks and obstacles as they arise.
• Assist in identifying and securing project resources and help managing project budgets

• 6 years of experience, may have lead experience
• Experience in agile support environments
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• Primary work locations in Tacoma, WA, Aurora, CO, San Antonio, TX, and Falls Church, VA. Remote work may be considered in special cases when approved by the customer.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Previous experience in a project support role or as a junior project manager
• Proficiency in project management software (like Jira, MS Project or Asana) and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, multitasking, time management, and problem-solving are essential.
• A foundational understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to apply them is crucial

Desired Skills:

• PMP or PMI Certification (preferred)
• Experience working within Military Health environments is a plus

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.