Production Program Manager

Technology Service Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

About the position

The Production Program Manager at Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is responsible for managing mid-level to complex programs as they transition from various phases of development to production. This role involves leading a team of engineers and business leaders, ensuring effective communication and execution of program objectives, and managing customer expectations regarding cost, schedule, and technical aspects of the programs. The position requires a strong production background and the ability to guide improvements in the manufacturing process while working with a diverse range of government and commercial customers.

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 versus 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
• Support 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrated experience in vendor or subcontractor management
• Experience in generating responses to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quote/Proposal (RFQ/RFP)

Nice-to-haves

• PMP Certification
• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office products
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible schedule