The U.S. Army has redesignated the Program Executive Office Enterprise as Capability Program Executive Enterprise Software and Services, or CPE ES2. Leaders of the former PEO unveiled its new name, logo and colors during an activation ceremony held on Feb. 25.
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The move follows the Army’s redesignation of the PEO Simulation, Training and Instrumentation as CPE Simulation, Training, Test and Threat in February.
As part of the transformation, the Army also unveiled the renamed portfolios under CPE ES2:
- Project Manager Integrated Personnel and Pay System–Army now operates as PM Human Resources and Force Management, or PM HR-FM.
- PM Enterprise Business Systems and Convergence now operates as PM Logistics and Finance, or PM LOG-FIN.
- PM Defense Integrated Business Systems now operates as PM Acquisition, Training and Readiness, or PM AT&R.
- Project Director Enterprise Services now operates as PD Business Technology Solutions, or PD BTS.
What Is CPE ES2?
CPE ES2 is one of the Army’s 13 newly designated capability program executives. It will provide software and services that support operational readiness and mission-critical warfighting systems. CPE ES2 will also collaborate with the Office of the Chief Information Officer on technology initiatives, according to the Army.
Miranda Coleman, who serves as the acting capability program executive for CPE ES2, said the organization will focus on operationalizing low-code and no-code tools, accelerating delivery timelines, maturing Agile practices, and strengthening talent management in fiscal 2026.
“We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I’m confident we’re off to a fantastic start,” Coleman commented.
Why Is the Army Transitioning From PEOs to CPEs?
The transition is part of the Army’s broader acquisition overhaul launched in November meant to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate capability delivery. The restructuring consolidates oversight under newly empowered portfolio acquisition executives, replacing PEOs with a framework that aligns programs under broader capability portfolios. PAEs will oversee different capability areas, each headed by a CPE.
Brent Ingraham, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology, said the model is intended to better align acquisition strategies with operational concepts and ensure that soldiers receive capabilities without delay.
