David Yost
Director, Programs, Product Line @Continental Electronics Corporation
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Director, Programs, Product Line @Continental Electronics Corporation
Dallas, TX, US
Lead strategic program execution and product line development for advanced radio frequency (RF) transmitter systems serving key customers such as NASA Deep Space Network, Very Low Frequency (VLF) Naval Communications, and Over-the-Horizon High Frequency (HF) Radar Systems. All three support critical missions including deep space communication, planetary navigation, asteroid tracking, and defense operations.Manage the full program lifecycle across a portfolio of multi-million-dollar aerospace and defense projects, from concept through delivery. Provide executive leadership to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) comprised of engineering, manufacturing, contracts, supply chain, and quality professionals. Define team structures and governance, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment on cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.Oversee contract execution using integrated master schedules, performance tracking, and forecasting tools to proactively manage risk and maintain program discipline. Serve as the primary interface with internal leadership, customers, and government stakeholders, driving transparency and trust throughout program execution.Facilitate competitive proposal efforts and shape product roadmaps to align with evolving customer requirements and market opportunities. Identify and capture organic growth opportunities to expand the product line and improve program profitability. Champion a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Management
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID YOST
As a Product Line Director at Continental Electronics, I lead a brilliant team of scientists, engineers, and fabricators to design, manufacture, and deploy highly specialized radio frequency transmitters used to track asteroids, navigate in space, and communicate between planets. With over 15 years of experience in program and project management across multiple industries, I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a passion for delivering complex and large-scale projects that bridge traditional industry boundaries and create value for my clients and stakeholders.I leverage my expertise in cost, quality, and schedule management, stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory compliance to ensure the successful execution of contract deliverables and the organic development of new business opportunities. I also bring creative and strategic solutions for managing remote project teams and subcontractors, improving systems and processes through the introduction of industry best practices and technological advancements, and fostering long-term partnerships with a variety of teams, senior leaders, and customers. I thrive in high-pressure and deadline-driven environments, consistently driving operational excellence and innovation.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.