Senior Program Manager

Company Overview

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

The Role

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• 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.

Execution & Delivery

• 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.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Operational & Technical Oversight

• 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.

Experience, Skills, and Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.

Technical & Program Expertise

• 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.

Leadership & Communication

• 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.

Other Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in an engineering discipline (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, computer, or similar) strongly preferred.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
  

Note

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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