Telecommunications Implementation Project Manager

Implementation Project Manager

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Implementation Project Manager with expertise in Voice and Telecommunications to play a critical role in the transformation of the nation's air traffic control system. This ambitious initiative is focused on enhancing safety, improving reliability and security, reducing outages, lowering total cost of ownership, and modernizing the aviation system with state-of-the-art technologies and facilities. In this role, you will lead deployment and implementation of voice and telecom systems across mission-critical FAA facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and FAA representatives to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide transparent project updates.
• Anticipate deployment challenges and implement contingency plans.
• Oversee site readiness assessments and final acceptance testing.
• Oversee change management activities, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal operational impact.
• Coordinate site surveys, installation scheduling, and final acceptance reviews.
• Track and report on deployment KPIs, budget adherence, and timeline milestones.
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to optimize cost and delivery performance.
• Lead lessons-learned reviews post-deployment to refine future implementations.

Why This Role Matters:

You will ensure smooth transitions from legacy systems to advanced technologies, minimizing operational disruption while delivering on FAA's modernization goals.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years with BS (or equivalent)
• Proven experience managing large-scale telecom or infrastructure deployments in 24/7 operational settings.
• Minimum of 8+ years managing large-scale telecom or infrastructure implementations.
• Experience managing deployments for 24/7 operational environments where uptime and security are critical.
• Knowledge of Voice-over-IP (VoIP), TDM/IP migration strategies, and telecommunications hardware.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and resource management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• FAA NAS deployment knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Proven record managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
• Experience with FAA NAS or other mission-critical telecom deployments.
• Strong conflict resolution, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication skills.

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.