Senior Program Manager, Red 6

• This position requires a seasoned leader with strong technical acumen, proven success in Department of Defense (DoD) program management, direct experience working with major OEM Primes, and the ability to influence at the executive level while leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic startup environment
• BS/BA in a related field plus 8+ years of related program management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience leading complex DoD programs with direct customer engagement, including experience working with major aerospace or defense OEM Primes
• Demonstrated familiarity with government acquisition processes and program lifecycle management
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand, guide, and communicate engineering-driven programs
• Ability to develop, manage, and report on program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills
• Executive presence with the ability to influence at multiple levels inside and outside the organization
• Must be able to commute or relocate to Orlando, Florida or Denver, CO
• Qualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship

Desirable

• The Senior Program Manager will provide strategic leadership and oversight of high-visibility, complex programs with commercial entities and prime contractors
• This role is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of programs, working across Finance, Business Development, and technical teams (hardware and software engineering)
• The Senior PM will serve as the primary interface with customers, teammates, and internal leadership, ensuring contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives are consistently met
• Provide program vision, strategy, and execution oversight for complex defense and commercial programs
• Represent Red 6’s priorities, capabilities, and leadership role throughout program execution
• Partner with senior leadership and Business Development to define product roadmaps and align internal investments to future spirals
• Establish and manage program plans, milestones, and deliverables ensuring alignment to cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Lead technical, contract, and subcontract staff in program execution while providing executive-level reporting and customer engagement
• Oversee preparation of proposals, contractual submissions, and responses to scope changes
• Familiarity and recent experience with integrated scheduling and WBS
• Drive risk management, mitigation planning, and issue resolution across programs
• Serve as the primary customer-facing program leader, building strong, trust-based relationships
• Lead customer testing, demonstration activities, and technical reviews for advanced vehicle systems
• Deliver executive-level presentations and programmatic reports to both internal and external stakeholders
• Provide oversight for system deployment, including integration within Government DevSecOps environments
• Support production and sustainment activities including staffing, scheduling, and cost tracking
• Ensure timely, compliant delivery of all contractual deliverables and program documentation