Senior Test Program Manager - Vertical Programs

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Senior Test Program Manager – Vertical Programs to join our team in Seattle, WA. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading efforts for the test and evaluation strategy, architecture, execution, resources, and environment to enable program success across Boeing Vertical programs.

The Senior Test Program Manager (TPM) will ensure successful execution for all test and evaluation activities across the US and India primarily and potentially in Poland and Brazil. This position will provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes, while developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.

Domestic and international travel to company worksites will be required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with program teammates and BT&E execution teams to meet affordability, safety, and quality goals

• Lead the strategy and plan for a comprehensive virtual & physical integration and test architecture

• Drive lean and efficient component qualification test capabilities

• Lead a successful approach for integration and test across all program efforts

• Partner with engineering capability leaders within BT&E in addition to Boeing program managers, US government leaders, suppliers, and customers to execute the test program and meet commitments

• Accountable for execution throughout the entire BT&E product test life cycle for all BT&E teams working Boeing Vertical programs

• Represent Test & Evaluation (T&E) across all phases of the program beginning with the development of the T&E strategy and test program plan

• Act as managing authority for Boeing Vertical T&E program including: Statement of Work (SOW), Earned Value Management (EVM), Change Management, risk issues and opportunities (RIO) and related processes as applicable

• Manage test program work statement, commitments, and performance including scope, cost, schedules, implementation of the test and evaluation requirements and their design solutions, safe operations during all phases of the test program and BT&E’s overall performance to plan

• Implement and leverage Model Based Engineering (MBE) capability

• Utilize analytics to drive overall improvement across the Product Test Life Cycle (PTLC)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

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

• 5+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams

• 3+ years of experience preparing and presenting to executives

• Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with software development

• Experience communicating to program leadership

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop people providing guidance, mentorship, performance coaching, and career development to build high‑performing, inclusive teams

• Proven leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or cross‑functional projects to meet business objectives, influence change, and translate vision and strategy into measurable outcomes

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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: $181,900 - $246,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 30, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.