Key Role Criteria:

1. Program-Level Coordination

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  Act as the single point of contact for all CT&V activities within assigned vehicle programs.

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  Synchronize validation milestones with program development phases (PT, EP, VP builds).

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  Coordinate planning across modules to avoid conflicts in lab usage, part readiness, and testing dependencies.

2. Planning & Execution Oversight

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  Consolidate and manage DVP&R execution plans across all relevant modules.

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  Monitor test item readiness, scheduling, and execution status for full traceability.

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  Organize and lead regular readiness reviews with engineers, MMLs, and test labs to resolve open items.

3. Deviation & Risk Management

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  Track validation-related risks (e.g., failed tests, late parts, resource bottlenecks).

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  Facilitate risk mitigation plans with engineering, procurement, and lab teams.

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  Ensure all deviations are documented, assessed, and communicated for proper approval flow.

4. Cost, Timing & Resource Alignment

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  Collaborate with finance, lab management, and purchasing to align test costs and schedules with program budgets.

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  Identify optimization opportunities in test consolidation, outsourcing, and logistics.

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  Track cost performance and generate monthly CT&V cost summaries per program.
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5. Cross-Functional Interface

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  Serve as the CT&V representative in CE reviews, milestone meetings, and program gate reviews.

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  Ensure validation issues and test results are effectively communicated back to design and quality teams.

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  Coordinate resolution of cross-functional testing blockers involving design, purchasing, and manufacturing.