P-8 Test Program Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a P-8 Test Program Manager to lead integrated laboratories, ground, flight, and production test activities for domestic and international P-8 programs located in Seattle, WA.

This is a people-leader and program-management position that also requires operational expertise as a former U.S. Navy patrol-aircraft Naval Flight Officer. The manager will use that mission-systems background to shape test strategy, evaluate operational suitability, and connect aircrew, engineering, production, and program priorities.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the integrated P-8 test team across laboratory, aircraft ground, flight, production, and acceptance-test activities.
• Manage test-program scope, commitments, technical performance, cost, schedule, risks, and resources
• Develop and execute integrated test strategies, plans, proposals, and objectives in coordination with program leadership, engineering, operations, customers, and military partners
• Apply P-8 mission-systems and aircrew expertise to assess system functionality, performance, compliance, and operational suitability
• Plan, execute, and report on production/acceptance and functional check flight activity for new and modified P-8 aircraft for customer acceptance
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, processes, and supplier support
• Build a collaborative team culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop, coach, and motivate employees while maintaining strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership."
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience as a P-8 or P-3 Instructor TACCO

• Experience in military aircraft test operations, flight test engineering operations and/or flight test maintenance operations
• Experience leading a team in complex end-to-end systems integration and test

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience developing engineering test strategies or leading test programs
• Experience with engineering laboratories, on-aircraft ground tests, and flight tests
• Production/acceptance test, or functional-check-flight experience
• Experience instructing or evaluating aircrew or developing flight and training documentation

 

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. 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range: $154,000 - $209,300

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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