Project Manager

Sherpa 6, Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous PTO

Retirement savings plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sherpa 6, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead the US Army CPE Mission Autonomy program at Aberdeen Proving Ground on-site. This role manages a multi-million-dollar prime contract with subcontractors, ensuring budget, schedule, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Requires a Bachelor's in engineering/CS/PM and at least five years of technical project leadership; ability to obtain a Secret clearance; travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, CS, PM, or related field.
• At least five years of experience managing technical teams or projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle of assigned projects.
• Provide a single point of contact for assigned projects.
• Interface with Contracting, Financial, Legal, Security, and senior staff.
• Support Business Development including networking and proposal development.
• Develop project artifacts such as work plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Conduct project meetings virtually and in-person.
• Perform project tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Forecast staffing and workload; coordinate with Project Controllers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Program Management

Job description

Description

Job Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (On Site)

Job Type: Full time 40 hours

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

We are seeking a candidate who will support the US Army's CPE Mission Autonomy efforts. Someone who clearly demonstrates strong leadership and project execution skills to ensure project success in budget, scope, schedule and customer satisfaction. They have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will manage a multi million dollar prime contract with subcontractors. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity. They will have the ability to operate in a team environment that is diverse and possibly remote as well as collaborate across multiple business areas to accomplish Sherpa’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 (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

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 DOD related contracts
• Experience with proposal effort coordination, including estimating, bidding, narrative writing, risk identification, and technical leadership
• Ability to grasp complex issues, independently formulate analysis and proposed solutions, lead people, manage complex activities, manage risks and opportunities, brief issues and represent the company well to the customer
• Background Screening/Check/Investigation:
• Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

ADA

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

EEO/AA

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.