Senior Manager, MQ-Test Program Manager

Overview

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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking a Senior Manager, MQ‑25 Test Program Manager to join our team in Berkeley, MO for the MQ‑25 test program. This role will lead and manage the Boeing statement of work for the MQ‑25 test program, including planning, instrumentation, test article configuration management, on‑aircraft ground testing, test readiness reviews, flight test mission assurance readiness reviews (FTMARR) support, flight testing, coordination with the remote site test activities, capital project planning, facility planning, flight test capability planning, instrumentation capability planning, and issue resolution within a ground and flight test program.

This position will support the Test Program Manager in leading a high‑performing, cross‑functional test team, responsible for testing and production acceptance testing of the MQ‑25. The role directly reports to the Integrated Test Leader for Air Dominance, Phantom Works, and Weapons, and requires a working knowledge of all aspects of an aircraft flight test program.

• 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.
• Manages test execution schedule, financial and technical performance.
• Coordinates with BT&E capabilities to ensure appropriate resources/skills are available to execute program statement of work.
• Ensures the safe, innovative and efficient execution of the MQ‑25 test activities.
• Participates in key program reviews, readiness reviews, FTMARRs, EAC activities, etc.
• Advocates for investments needed for program execution (technology development, facilities, capital, etc.) and supports funding approval activities.
• Develops and perpetuates a team culture of transparency, collaboration and inclusion.

This position will require on‑site presence 100% of the time, with a travel requirement of approximately 15%.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non‑U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 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.

• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross‑functional teams on projects and initiatives.
• Experience in critical business and financial acumen 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.

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