Senior Test Systems Program Manager: Cross-Functional Lead

Position OverviewThe Test Systems Integrated Program Manager (IPM) is responsible for leading sub IPMs and multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing technical execution, and overseeing multiple contracts and projects. The role partners closely with program leadership and functional teams to drive cost, schedule, and performance outcomes while maintaining strong customer and stakeholder relationships.Key deliverables for this roleLead technical execution and oversee all phases of assigned projectsManage multidisciplinary engineering teams and align deliverables with program objectivesCoordinate program planning, EVM activities, and proposal developmentPrepare and deliver reviews, performance updates, and customer communicationsOptimize project performance through data analysis, problem solving, and process improvementsWhat does success look like for this role?Success is defined by consistently delivering program objectives on schedule, effectively leading cross functional teams, maintaining strong internal and customer relationships, and ensuring test system execution meets cost, technical, and performance expectations.Education Required:Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)OR an advanced degreeYears of Experience Required:Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience with a Bachelor's DegreeOR 7 years of experience with an advanced degreeQualifications You Must Have:Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Program ManagementExperience with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering experience involving:Hardware developmentTest software developmentIntegrationVerificationValidationMaintenance activities within:Production environmentsManufacturing environmentsProduct qualification environmentsIPM or Program Management (PM) experience working with:Program officesCross-functional teamsInternal and external customersExperience with program management tools including:Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Integrated Master Plan (IMP)Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Risk and Opportunity ManagementExperience managing:BudgetsSchedulesEstimate at Complete (EAC) processesFinancial performance report generationTest Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering programsDesired Skills (Nice-to-Have):Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including:Sub-IPMsEngineering staffProgram or project management credentials, including:EVMS certification or equivalentStrong communication skills with the ability to present performance results to:LeadershipCustomersBackground supporting:Large program executionFull lifecycle activities from R&D through productionExperience with:Proposal developmentContract processesAutomated Test Equipment (ATE/UUT)Agile methodologiesDay-to-Day Responsibilities:Communicate regularly with:Program leadershipFinance teamsPlanning teamsSub-IPMsOversee operational and administrative aspects of ongoing projectsCoordinate cross-functional tasking to maintain alignment with:ScheduleScopeApprove system changes and participate in key review boards, including:Failure Review Boards (FRBs)Change Control Boards (CCBs)Support:Project budgetingProposal developmentReporting activitiesTools / Technologies Required:Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Microsoft ProjectSecurity Clearance Required: SecretJ-18808-Ljbffr