Technology Transition Lead - Advanced Manufacturing

National Center for Defense Manufacturing; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technology Transition Program Manager at National Center for Defense Manufacturing in Youngstown, OH, leads transition initiatives to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies into qualified, deployable capabilities across the Defense Industrial Base.

This role manages a portfolio of high‑impact programs, collaborating with government sponsors, PAEs, PMs, OEMs, suppliers, and industry partners to develop transition strategies, drive execution, and strengthen domestic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience leading technical programs in engineering, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology transition.
• Experience managing complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or manufacturing organizations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of advanced manufacturing technologies from development into qualification, industrialization, production, and sustainment.
• Develop transition roadmaps and implementation strategies for mature technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate technology readiness, manufacturing readiness, and risks
• Identify barriers to adoption and develop strategies that accelerate transition
• Support technical reviews, workshops, roadmap development, and cross-functional planning activities.
• Manage a portfolio of higher maturity technology transition programs
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, milestones
• Track transition outcomes, milestones, and performance metrics
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer objectives.
• Monitor technical progress, program risks, and customer deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Technology Transition Program Manager at National Center for Defense Manufacturing in Youngstown, OH, leads transition initiatives to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies into qualified, deployable capabilities across the Defense Industrial Base.

This role manages a portfolio of high‑impact programs, collaborating with government sponsors, PAEs, PMs, OEMs, suppliers, and industry partners to develop transition strategies, drive execution, and strengthen domestic