Project Manager - CPE Mission Autonomy Support
Sherpa 6 · Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 130,000 – 160,000 a year
Posted Sep 22, 2026
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Description
Job Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (On Site)
Job Type: Full time
Travel Requirement: Up to 25%
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Sherpa 6 is seeking a Project Manager to support the US Army's CPE (Capability Program Executive) Mission Autonomy efforts. This is a hands-on ownership role: you'll manage a multi-million dollar prime contract with subcontractors, serving as the single point of contact who keeps budget, scope, schedule, and customer satisfaction on track. We're looking for someone who demonstrates strong leadership and project execution skills, communicates effectively across a wide range of stakeholders, and operates with a clear commitment to ethics and integrity.
You'll work in a team environment that is diverse and possibly remote, collaborating across multiple business areas to accomplish Sherpa 6's goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage full life cycle of assigned projects
Provide a single point of contact for assigned projects
Interface with all stakeholders including Contracting, Financial, Legal, Security, Senior Staff, Executive Staff, Customers, End Users, Engineering, IT and Team Members
Participate in Business Development activities including networking, program capture and proposal development
Develop project artifacts including detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates (Estimates at Completion, or EACs), resource plans, and status reports based on contractual requirements
Conduct project meetings virtually and/or in-person
Perform project tracking and analysis
Ensure adherence to quality standards
Manage and review project deliverables
Ensure all project contractual obligations are being satisfied
Provides analytical guidance to project team
Recommend and/or direct the analysis and solutions of problems
Perform staffing and workload forecasting
Work with Project Controllers to satisfy project financial requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Program Management or other related field.
Five (5) years of experience managing/supervising technical teams/projects related to the role
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to build trust and confidence with customers, engineers, technicians, program management, and product line management to achieve program and business objectives
Demonstrate leadership by example, building trust and inspiring people through a shared vision where people feel valued, empowered, and fulfilled
Ability to independently lead and support technical meetings with customers, teammates, program management and leadership
Experience executing projects with Agile methodology
Experience with DoW related contracts
Experience with proposal effort coordination, including estimating, bidding, narrative writing, risk identification, and technical leadership
Ability to grasp…