Senior Program Manager — Aerospace & Defense (Gov't)

Red Cat Holdings; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cat Holdings in Salt Lake City seeks a Program Manager II to drive the successful execution of complex customer programs across the full lifecycle. You will partner with engineering, operations, finance, and business development while serving as the primary interface to external customers, resellers, U.S.

Government, and international Government customers. The role reports to the Director of Program Management and requires strong leadership, risk management, and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Program or Project Management in aerospace/defense.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary programs in aerospace, defense, or UAS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Government procurement processes and Prime contractor relationships.
• Proficiency in program management methods, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and government/commercial customers.
• Knowledge of export processes and end-user certificate requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding time management and task prioritization.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• Access to ITAR/EAR regulated data requires eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of programs, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Develop and manage program plans, including lifecycle, budgets, resource plans, and schedules.
• Support planning, estimating, and proposal development for complex programs.
• Establish and manage program controls, metrics, and success criteria.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks and issues.
• Create, maintain, and manage multiple integrated project schedules.
• Lead program reviews and execution meetings with customers and leadership.
• Manage scope changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for delivery of DoR programs and manage relationships with U.S. Government prime contractors.
• Monitor and analyze data to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Establish and communicate program priorities across teams.
• Support Business Development in capture planning and customer engagement.
• Ensure adherence to policies, processes, and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer interface

Budget & scheduling

Risk management

MS Office suite

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Red Cat Holdings in Salt Lake City seeks a Program Manager II to drive the successful execution of complex customer programs across the full lifecycle. You will partner with engineering, operations, finance, and business development while serving as the primary interface to external customers, resellers, U.S.

Government, and international Government customers. The role reports to the Director of Program Management and requires strong leadership, risk management, and communication skills to