Project Manager - Program & Contract Execution

Description

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%.

Security Clearance: Must possess existing DHS EOD or DHS suitability.

Sherpa 6 is seeking a Project Manager to own project success end‑to‑end — budget, scope, schedule, and customer satisfaction — on behalf of our Government customers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership and project execution skills, is an effective communicator and problem solver, and can develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and will be able to operate in a diverse, possibly remote, team environment and collaborate across multiple business areas to accomplish Sherpa 6’s goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the 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.
• Provide analytical guidance to the 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 an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Program Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience managing/supervising technical teams/projects related to the role.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Ability to build trust and confidence with customers, engineers, technicians, program management, and product line management to achieve program and business objectives.
• Demonstrated 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 in systems engineering and/or software engineering.
• Experience executing projects with Agile methodology.
• 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.

About Sherpa 6

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach is user‑focused and design‑driven, delivering simple yet functional and effective solutions. We are enthusiastic forward‑thinkers building amazing solutions with bleeding‑edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate, and constantly learn. As a Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we are committed to serving and leading in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package covering the cost of medical for you and your family.
• Dental, vision, health, and wellness benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Generous PTO policy to help balance work and personal life.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range is $125,000‑$160,000, reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will consider geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.