Project Management Specialist (Mid-Level or Lead)

Project Management Specialist (Mid-Level or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Fabrication Division is seeking a Mid-Level or Senior Project Management Specialist to join the Business Integration Office team in Mesa, AZ.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Fabrication Division is seeking a highly motivated Project Management Specialist to join the Business Integration Office (BIO). Our team is dedicated to driving Fabrication Centers of Excellence by integration of Program and Fabrication Operations through the life cycle of a program.

As a Project Management Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing the seamless integration of work for Fabrication Operations. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges, lead cross-functional projects, and influence operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads execution of project statements of work for Fabrication Operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational capabilities

• Integrates program and project plans, schedules, baseline/change management, and industry best practices into day-to-day execution

• Serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to define requirements, objectives, and success criteria

• Collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality, and other support functions to enable smooth project delivery

• Proactively identify, assess, and address project risks issues and opportunities

• Maintains integrated project plans and schedules for complex, change driven programs in accordance with project management standards

• Monitors project progress, track milestones, and report status to leadership and key stakeholders

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 3+ years’ experience with program management, project management and/or business operations

• 3+ years’ experience leading cross-functional teams

• Experience leading projects using Project Management Best Practices and tools

• Experience with RIO (Risks, Issues and Opportunities) processes and tools

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

• Experience working within aerospace manufacturing or defense program environments

• Experience developing business cases and financial analyses to support project decisions

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in risk management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

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 10% 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 s