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Trenton Otteson

las vegas

Summary

Dynamic Program Manager with extensive experience at Nevada National Securities Sites, excelling in strategic planning and stakeholder management. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to building relationships that drive successful program outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Nevada National Securities Sites
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations for NA-113 Dynamic Material Properties and NA-115 Weapons Technologies Manufacturing and Maturation, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders including Allen Dalton (DMP), Brian Kanagaki (WTMM) ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across two programs (NA-113 and NA-115) for successful project completion with deadlines, budgets and milestones.

Project Manger

National Securities Technologies
05.2017 - 12.2020
  • Successfully managed multiple projects (Red Sage SubCrit, and JASPER two-staged gas gun) simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Met JASPER and Red Sage project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among JASPER and Red Sage team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results for both Red Sage and JASPER experiments.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations for Red Sage and JASPER experiments.

Electrical Engineer

Bechtel
05.2002 - 01.2016
  • Performed diagnostic maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical schematics for data acquisition on underground Sub Critical experiments and JASPER two-staged gas gun experiments.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects (JASPER/Red Sage..etc.) and team members as the Diagnostic Manager for 5 years to ensure successful data recording.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by efficiently managing time and resources, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Established positive relationships with key stakeholders, including Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Labs, to facilitate project success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
05-2002

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Program leadership
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Relationship building
  • Stakeholder management
  • Multi-operations management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Program Manager

Nevada National Securities Sites
01.2021 - Current

Project Manger

National Securities Technologies
05.2017 - 12.2020

Electrical Engineer

Bechtel
05.2002 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Idaho State University