Production Program Manager

TSC is seeking a Production Program Manager with a strong production background to manage mid-level programs on complex programs transitioning from various phases of development to production. The candidate will take on a leadership role working directly with a broad range of experienced engineers, and business leaders during these critical transitional phases, such as Pilot Builds, Low Rate and Full Rate Production while guiding improvement to the overall Manufacturing process. Additionally, the candidate will exercise their excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to mediate when required. As the Production Program Manager, you will have various levels of responsibility for overall program execution that include working with a broad range of Government and Commercial customers. Production Products lines include RF seekers, sensors, target detection devices, electronic warfare systems, and datalinks. This position requires technical and programmatic expertise in managing RF-based technologies such as proximity, height-of-burst (HOB), unmanned RF payloads, or seeker sensors spanning both development and manufacturing for missile, rocket, Electronic Warfare (EW), and/or gun-launched munition platforms.  This position requires an individual familiar with all phases of product development and its inherent challenges to manufacturability. The individual in this position works with customers, business development, engineering, finance, and production teams to conceive, develop, test, produce, and sustain products across multiple product lines. Responsibilities: Establish baseline funding, spend plan, and a high-level milestone-based schedule at program kickoff Track program execution spending and milestone completion against baselined spending and milestone plan Work with the technical staff to establish a low-level task-based schedule verses proposed spend plan Work with supply chain, manufacturing, and contracts staff to identify programmatic risks over the execution life of the program Manage risk mitigation strategies across the program Work closely with the program staff to ensure that schedules are maintained to meet customer objectives and milestones Manage customer expectations regarding cost, schedule, and technical aspects of the program Report health and status of active programs during internal program reviews and customer briefs Cross functional leadership to ensure designs achieve customer requirements, delivery dates, and milestone objectives Supporting hardware demonstrations, technical discussions, and Q&A with customers Support business development efforts to expand into new markets/customers Capture management of new opportunities with existing customers Capture, Track and report new and upcoming programs of potential customers Foster relationships to position TSC as the preferred solution provider Assist in the creation of large proposals. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience or master’s degree and 10+ years of experience in project/program management Demonstrated expertise in program management with experience preferred in government hardware related programs to include managing hardware development, fabrication, and testing activities Demonstrated experience in vendor or subcontractor management Experience in generating responses to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quote/Proposal (RFQ/RFP) Preferred Qualifications: PMP Certification Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office products with ability to create PowerPoint briefings, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and schedules using Project Self-motivated, passionate and a free-thinking individual comfortable in assuming a leadership role with significant customer interaction Experience in production/manufacturing operations and supply chain management Experience with RF, Radar, Counter UAS, or ISR operations Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and maximize productivity TSC Benefits: TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. 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