Production Program Manager

TSC is seeking a Production Program Manager with a strong production background to manage mid-level to 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 includes 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.

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 5+ years of experience or master's degree and 3+ 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.

Applying to TSC: Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.