Specialty Materials Program Senior Manager

Specialty Materials Program Senior Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Phantom Works is seeking a results-driven leader to serve as the Mesa Specialty Materials Program Senior Manager.

This role is a critical leadership position responsible for shaping and delivering the future of specialty materials for mission-critical platforms. You will lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for Phantom Works Special Materials (Core/Cards), drive strategy and operational execution, and accelerate the transition of advanced materials technologies into production for Boeing customers.

This position offers an opportunity to influence program direction, lead high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional performance and compliance on key defense platforms.

Position responsibilities

• Own program execution and operational excellence for Phantom Works Special Materials (Core/Cards), aligning multi‑functional teams to deliver to plan.

• Define and implement an operating rhythm and Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) goals and improvement plan to raise consistency, predictability and performance.

• Provide Profit & Loss awareness for program performance drivers; manage resources to meet cost, schedule and quality objectives.

• Lead risk, issue and opportunity management—drive mitigation strategies, escalate appropriately, and capture lessons learned.

• Govern requirements change control and ensure traceability and compliance with government customer requirements.

• Provide technical oversight of suppliers, approve technical approaches, products and processes, and champion continuous supplier performance improvement.

• Act as a primary customer integrator for program status, performance, and escalation with key customers (B1B, F/A-18, & Proprietary).

• Drive experimentation and rapid prototyping where appropriate to de‑risk new materials and accelerate transition to production.

• Deliver program-level reporting, metrics and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Build cross‑organizational partnerships with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance and customers to ensure successful delivery.

Required qualifications

• 3 + years Demonstrated leadership managing program teams in aerospace/defense or comparable complex environments.

• 10+ years of experience in a technical field

• Proven experience leading Integrated Product Teams and coordinating multi‑functional stakeholders.

• Strong background in supplier technical management, requirements change control, risk management and government compliance.

• Track record of driving continuous improvement and establishing program management best practices.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to present program status and strategy to senior leaders and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, program management, business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Phantom Works, specialty materials, or related advanced materials programs.

• Direct experience supporting B1B, F/A‑18 or similar defense platforms.

• PMP/PgMP certification or advanced degree.

Travel:

This position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation, chosen candidate will need to live in the location listed, or be willing to relocate on their own.

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:

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 numb