Technology Transition Lead, Advanced Manufacturing (DoD)

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) in Youngstown, OH, seeks a Technology Transition Program Manager to lead acceleration of advanced manufacturing technologies into deployable capabilities across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

You will manage a portfolio of high-impact transition programs, working with government sponsors, PMs, OEMs, suppliers, and industry partners, and coordinate cross-functional planning to deliver on schedule and within budget.

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, and 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.
• Serve as a trusted interface between America Makes and key stakeholders.
• Build relationships with PAEs, PMs, tech warrant holders, DoD organizations, OEMs, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Lead technical discussions, executive briefings, and customer reviews.
• Identify opportunities for transition into operational programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Program leadership

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) in Youngstown, OH, seeks a Technology Transition Program Manager to lead acceleration of advanced manufacturing technologies into deployable capabilities across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

You will manage a portfolio of high-impact transition programs, working with government sponsors, PMs, OEMs, suppliers, and industry partners, and coordinate cross-functional planning to deliver on schedule and within budget.