Test & Evalutation Project Manager

About the role

Textron Systems is seeking employees to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. The role is within Textron Systems' Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to learn more about the company and the products they make.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the technical and program team to develop and maintain a master T&E schedule, including development of test plans, procedures and execution of test and evaluation events.
• Establish and manage schedule, financial and performance baselines for T&E activities, including resource allocation across manpower, materials, and subcontractors.
• Oversee the T&E effort through application of earned value principles.
• Support the creation of comprehensive test plans and procedures outlining test objectives, methods, equipment, and exit criteria for developmental, verification and production testing.
• Ensure proper setup and execution of testing processes across product lifecycle stages (e.g., component-level to full-system evaluation).
• Cook up coordination test execution at facilities and field locations, managing logistics and resolving site-specific issues.
• Identify risks related to testing activities, such as potential technical issues, site logistics challenges, or equipment availability.
• Establish tracking, reporting, and mitigation plans to address test-specific risks and uncertainties.
• Act as a key point-of-contact (secondary or primary) with internal and external stakeholders for T&E-related activities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math/Physics, Project Management or Business Management.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of directly related project management experience in Defense, Aerospace, Automotive or Electro/Mechanical systems development-to-production environments.
• Additional: PMP Certification or desire to attain PMP certification preferred. Experience with government FAR regulations and direct commercial contracts preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of government FAR regulations and direct commercial contracts.
• Experience with earned value principles.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to testing activities.

Benefits

At Textron Systems, we offer a range of benefits including flexible work schedules, education assistance, career development & training opportunities, wellness programs, medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company funding. We also provide paid parental leave and are committed to hiring veterans and promoting equal opportunity in employment.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is not specified in the job posting.