Senior MQ-25 Deputy Test Program Manager

Senior MQ-25 Deputy Test Program Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Senior MQ-25 Deputy Test Program Manager to join our team in Berkeley, MO supporting the MQ-25 test program.  This position will support the Test Program Manager in leading a high performing, cross functional test team, responsible for testing the MQ-25.  This position will directly report to the MQ-25 Test Program Manager.  This position is responsible for the safe, innovative and efficient execution of testing throughout the entire BT&E Product Test Life Cycle. This position partners with the lab test engineering and operation, the flight test engineering and operations, flight operations and the engineering capability leaders within BT&E, as well as, business partners, US government leaders, suppliers and customers to execute test programs and meet commitments. 

This position will have a travel requirement of approximately 15%. 

A successful candidate will have:

• Strong business acumen with a high degree of technical understanding of configurations, integrated schedules, and linkage between commitments, deliveries, and our domestic customer driven milestone commitments
• Strong coordination, integration and communication skills
• Ability to lead cross functional teams across multiple diverse facilities
• Strong Program Management Best Practices and Earned Value Management skills with the demonstrated ability to lead program execution
• Strong Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management skills
• Test leadership experience

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for the entire BT&E statement of work for the program, and for development and operational test planning, instrumentation and test execution across the entire Product Test Life Cycle
• Responsible for frequent customer integration with senior representatives of the U.S. Government and for maintaining a positive Boeing image, developing a trusting customer relationship, and gaining the knowledge of the customer necessary for successful execution
• Manage test execution schedule, financial and technical performance
• Coordinate with BT&E capabilities to ensure appropriate resources/skills are available to execute program statement of work
• Ensure the safe, innovative and efficient execution of the MQ-25 test activities
• Participate in key program reviews, Readiness Reviews, FTMARRs, EAC activities, etc.
• Advocate for investments needed for program execution (technology development, facilities, capital etc.) and supports funding approval activities
• Develop and perpetuate a team culture of transparency, collaboration and inclusion

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science    
• 5+ years of experience working as a senior leader or senior manager
• 5+ years of leadership experience in engineering and/or organizational leadership/program management
• 5+ years of experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation
• Willing to travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
• Experience in critical business and financial acumen in order to influence and shape strategy and lead test program execution
• Experience leading or conducting complex flight and/or lab testing in an integrated test team environment
• Experience in establishing and managing a system level test program and large-scale team
• Ability to navigate ambiguities in dynamic environments and lead through influence
• Ability to build positive relationships with BT&E, ET&T and BDS senior leaders and integrate across business units
• A strong natural leadership style that moves people to act, motivates and inspires excellence and innovation
• Must be results-oriented with a focus on performance, cost management, safety and quality
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding targets goals and strong skills in program execution to schedule and budget

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

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