Support Programs Manager – Executive Transport

Support Programs Manager – Executive Transport

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Support Programs Manager – Executive Transport (Level K) to join our International Head of State team in Oklahoma City, OK.

The project management specialist will lead a team responsible for the program structure and responsibilities, execution controls, resource definition / requirements, and performance management systems / processes in support of on-contract aircraft support programs while growing the business through proposal activities and new business acquisition

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees that develop projects and program plans at all levels across functional areas and executes all project phases to achieve objectives within scope, time, quality, and constraints from initiation to post completion.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of strategic and tactical program approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Responsible to establish and maintain communications with internal (cross functional / cross business) personnel and external (customer / supplier) representatives concerning operations, scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Manages team to perform proactive obsolescence management, forecast / coordinate fleet upgrades and maintenance activities, customer logistics support, training, service bulletin / airworthiness directive application, and proposal activity.
• Manage third-party Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in support of fleet upgrades and maintenance.
• Interface with international customers and on-site global field service teams to support critical no-fail missions for customers.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in team or project leadership
• 5+ years of experience in operating International or US military programs
• 5+ years of experience with Supplier/Contracts/Program Management practices and processes
• 5+ years of experience managing risks, cost performance and schedule performance
• 5+ years of experience in project management including interfacing with suppliers, partnerships, and customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience supporting aircraft production, development, and/or sustainment program(s)
• PMP Certification

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time, both internationally and domestically

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. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 mark