Senior Program Manager

Project Manager

Red Canyon Technologies is seeking a senior-level Project Manager for a position at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, TN. This position provides management and administrative support to the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) High Speed Systems Test (HSST) program and Hypersonic Test & Evaluation Investment Program (HyTIP) Program Management Office (PMO) located at AEDC. The HSST program develops new technologies to improve test and evaluation (T&E) of high speed and hypersonic systems. HyTIP executes projects to advance and integrate those technologies into the DoD's Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFB). These missions are executed by entering into agreements with DoD, NASA and DoE organizations and letting contracts to private industry and universities. The projects executed across the US under the HSST and HyTIP programs will transform America's hypersonic T&E capabilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities : The successful candidate will be responsible for providing programmatic expertise to ensure the successful completion of Hypersonic Program objectives. The candidate will directly interface and assist USAF and TRMC leadership through management of multiple program portfolios to include project level technical, cost and schedule performance, strategic planning, and reporting to senior leadership. Specific responsibilities include :

• Leading the execution of hypersonic program mission objectives and assisting in the future development of new project requirements in support of the National Defense Strategy.
• Program level management of hypersonic T&E technology and investment projects.
• Formulation of budget requirements and leading the development of execution plans in accordance with OSD programmatic requirements and technical objectives.
• Directly interfacing with project managers, project coordinators, engineers and other staff as well as supporting project workforces to oversee technical, cost and schedule performance against project goals.
• Engaging in project execution to assist in identifying programmatic and / or technical issues, and overseeing the development of corrective action plans.
• Instilling excellent project management practices and the development of project team skillsets.
• Prepare program status reports and briefings to include monthly reports, Program Management Reviews and other special briefings for senior leaders.
• Maintain excellent communication and coordination with USAF and OSD personnel.

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