Aviation Software Project Manager

Aviation Software Project Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Aviation Software Project Manager in Seattle, Wa.

You will join the Flight Performance Applications team within the Digital Services organization in BGS. The Digital Services team provides software solutions to enable aviation customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Own the software release schedule across multiple aircraft programs, ensuring alignment with customer delivery commitments
• Maintain and track backlog health in Jira, coordinating closely with Product Management to ensure features, stories, and acceptance criteria are well-defined for execution
• Facilitate cross-site agile ceremonies to ensure alignment, progress tracking, and timely escalation of blockers
• Lead stakeholder communications with engineering, test, quality, and airline customer support teams to drive accountability
• Develop and maintain risk and dependency trackers specific to releases, including third-party integrations and regulatory dependencies
• Drive customer-facing readiness activities: coordinate release notes, support documentation, and hand-off to airline service teams
• Track and report on metrics such as velocity, defect closure rates, and release quality to program leadership
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including backlog cleanup, Jira workflow enhancements, and reporting improvements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science)
• 5+ years of experience in project management
• Ability to work earlier in the morning and later in the day to support globally-distributed teams
• Strong knowledge of agile software development practices and tools (Jira, Confluence, ADO)
• Demonstrated experience managing globally distributed development teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• PMP, SAFe, and/or Agile certification or equivalent.

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple dependencies.
• Experience working in the aerospace industry or with performance-critical software.
• Direct experience with Jira for backlog, feature, and story management.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies.

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.

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: 115,600 – 156,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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)

Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is v