Innovation-Driven Project Manager for Engineering R&D

CACI International Inc; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 75,200 - 158,100; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD seeks a Project Manager to lead and shape project management practices across diverse technical domains.

You will oversee R&D projects, guide cross-functional teams, and implement modern PM methodologies to ensure mission success. The role requires an active TS/SCI or Secret clearance, a related bachelor's (engineering/tech preferred), and 3–5 years of PM experience with IMS and Agile.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3–5 years of project planning/management experience.
• PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred, demonstrating PM concepts.
• 3+ years IMS experience managing integrated schedules.
• Experience managing technical or engineering projects.
• Experience in government contracting environment and requirements management.
• Demonstrated Agile/Scrum experience and ability to introduce/adapt practices.
• Experience with project management tools (GitLab, Planner, MS Project).
• Strong written and verbal communication; proven stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research and development projects spanning multiple technical disciplines.
• Lead cross-functional teams distributed across labs; guide projects from conception to delivery.
• Establish and refine project management processes; work hands-on with advanced technologies.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

PMP/CAPM certification

IMS scheduling

Agile/Scrum

stakeholder management

communication

government contracting

tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

GitLab

Microsoft Planner

MS Project

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

CACI International Inc. at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD seeks a Project Manager to lead and shape project management practices across diverse technical domains.

You will oversee R&D projects, guide cross-functional teams, and implement modern PM methodologies to ensure mission success. The role requires an active TS/SCI or Secret clearance, a related bachelor's (engineering/tech preferred), and 3–5 years of PM experience with IMS and Agile.