Technical Project Manager - job 1 of 2

As a Technical Project Manager at Peraton, you will lead the design and prototyping of significant technological solutions aimed at Veteran suicide prevention. Your responsibilities include establishing and onboarding design teams, facilitating Agile Scrum methodologies, maintaining communication with various stakeholders, and ensuring that project milestones are met on time while fully aligning with VA guidelines.

To qualify for the Technical Project Manager position at Peraton, you need a minimum of 10 years of relevant project management experience, particularly on large-scale programs. Additionally, strong Agile Development and Scrum Master skills are essential, complemented by excellent client communication and organizational skills.

Peraton provides its Technical Project Managers with essential resources including access to experienced design and development teams, continuous training in Agile practices, and a collaborative environment where you can engage directly with Veterans and stakeholders to ensure that the solutions meet their needs effectively.

The salary range for a Technical Project Manager at Peraton is typically between $86,000 and $138,000, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications. This competitive compensation package underscores our commitment to attracting top talent in the industry.

The hiring process for a Technical Project Manager at Peraton includes submitting your application and resume, followed by a series of interviews focused on your project management experience, technical acumen, and alignment with our mission-centric approach. Candidates may also be required to demonstrate their knowledge of Agile methodologies and their approach to client communication and problem-solving.

When answering this question, provide examples of projects where you successfully implemented Agile practices. Focus on specific Agile frameworks you have used, such as Scrum or Kanban, and how these methodologies improved project outcomes. Discuss your role in facilitating Scrum ceremonies and promoting team collaboration.

A good strategy is to talk about using prioritization frameworks like MoSCoW or the Eisenhower Matrix. Emphasize your approach to aligning project tasks with strategic goals, taking into account urgency and importance, and how you collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding project priorities.

Share a specific project, outlining your key responsibilities, the challenges you faced, and the solution strategies you employed. Emphasize your planning, execution, and monitoring processes, as well as how you engaged the team and stakeholders to maintain transparency and achieve project goals.

Discuss the risk management process you follow, from risk identification to assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. Provide an example of a project where you came up with a proactive approach to mitigate risks, demonstrating your foresight and ability to adapt when challenges arise.

Talk about your conflict resolution style, emphasizing open communication and mediation techniques. Provide a real example where you facilitated a resolution between team members, focusing on how you maintained a positive environment while addressing the underlying issues.

Mention popular project management tools you have used, such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana. Explain why these tools helped you stay organized, facilitate communication, and track project progress, providing examples of how they contributed to the success of your projects.

Emphasize your collaboration with technical teams to assess requirements and constraints. Discuss your approach to gathering input from technical leads early in the project lifecycle to ensure that the designs and solutions are achievable within the given timelines and resources.

Discuss the importance of clear, proactive communication in ensuring that everyone is aligned on project goals and progress. Share specific methods you implement to promote communication, such as regular stand-ups and retrospectives, which foster a culture of transparency and trust.

Share your commitment to professional development, including attending workshops, obtaining certifications (like PMP or Scrum Master), and participating in industry webinars. Highlight your proactive nature in seeking new tools and methodologies to improve your project management skills.

Express your enthusiasm for the mission-driven work that Peraton does, particularly in supporting Veterans. Discuss how your personal values align with the company’s goals, and how you are eager to bring your in-depth project management experience to contribute to an initiative that can have a significant, positive impact on the lives of others.