Senior Project Management Specialist

Senior Project Management Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist to join our dynamic team in Mesa, AZ or San Antonio, TX.

The Boeing Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers team is seeking a high-energy Senior Project Manager to support our Executive Fleet. This is a rare, once-in-a-career opportunity to lead a state-of-the-art aircraft platform specifically tailored for the Executive Fleet mission. We are looking for a dedicated professional committed to the highest standards of safety, security, and reliability to drive development and flight test objectives within this dynamic program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Acts as a key liaison between design engineering and production to support aircraft deliverables

• Creates and manages the program operating rhythm to ensure consistent communication, alignment, and progress tracking across the program

• Develops program metrics and dashboards; proactively analyzes and reports when metrics indicate potential issues or risks

• Drives follow-up actions on key initiatives and issues, ensuring accountability and timely resolution

• Leads all customer and Boeing senior management visits, including creating presentations, identifying key topics, and managing logistics to ensure successful engagement

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with the Leadership Team (LT), fostering collaboration and alignment across the program

• Develops and maintains the program’s (environment and culture) in partnership with the Leadership Team to support a positive and productive work environment

• Builds charts, presentations, and other communication materials about the program in partnership with the Leadership Team, tailoring content to the audience’s needs and expectations

• Collaborates closely with leadership, understanding the audience and context to develop effective, impactful presentations and communications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 10+ years’ experience in program or project management

• 3+ years’ experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Experience with aircraft systems, new product development or production

• Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion

• Experience working with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in industrial, mechanical, or aerospace engineering

• Experience working with cross-functional teams to include engineering, production, program management, and/or finance

• Experience effectively managing Customer and/or DCMA relationships

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Work Location:

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

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

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 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