Project Management Specialist (General Project Mgmt)

Project Management Specialist (General Project Mgmt)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Services (BDS) is seeking an experienced Level 3/4 Program Manager to join our cutting-edge F-22 Raptor Modernization Program Management Team located in Berkeley, Missouri.

Join Boeing Defense Services – Lead the Future of F-22 Raptor Modernization!

Are you a driven, innovative Project Management Specialist ready to make a real impact?

Why This Role?
Step into a pivotal leadership position where you will own the end-to-end execution of complex hardware and software development programs that keep the F-22 at the forefront of defense technology. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams through integration, testing, and delivery, driving innovation in avionics upgrades that enhance mission capabilities.  You will have an opportunity to shape and shepherd contracts from beginning to end ensuring Boeing brings best value to the warfighter.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage multiple programs across various stages of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, from concept through deployment.
• Oversee Agile software development using JIRA, collaborating closely with software design, requirements, coding, and testing teams.
• Drive program performance, ensuring seamless coordination with internal teams and key partners including Lockheed Martin, Suppliers, and the U.S. Air Force.
• Influence the future of the F-22 Modernization portfolio, which is poised for significant growth over the next decade.
• Engage regularly with senior leadership, supplier management, mission systems, test engineering, and other critical stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• A proven project management professional with hands-on experience supporting or managing technical programs through the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle.
• Skilled at navigating complex, multi-faceted projects involving both hardware and software components.
• Adept at Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, with a passion for driving results in fast-paced environments.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams and excels at stakeholder communication.

Why Boeing?
At Boeing, you’ll be part of a world-class team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and national security. Join us and contribute to a program that’s not just about technology — it’s about shaping the future of air dominance.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and lead the charge in F-22 modernization!

Position Responsibilities:

As a Level 3/4 Program Manager on the F-22 Modernization team, you will:

• Lead planning and execution of cutting-edge F-22 modernization programs from inception through successful completion.
• Ensure all customer commitments are clearly understood, documented, and delivered on time with uncompromising quality.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers, industry partners, and cross-functional teams including mission systems, systems engineering, air vehicle, procurement, sustainment engineering, training systems, and finance.
• Apply Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to drive program activities and deliverables.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain detailed program plans and schedules aligned with industry standards to meet all project requirements.
• Generate and communicate clear, actionable reports, metrics, and change management updates throughout the project lifecycle summarizing program progress to plan to senior and executive leadership.
• Conduct trend, variance, and impact analyses, while proactively managing risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Understand and mitigate constraints related to staffing, product development, production rates, and supplier performance.
• Lead recovery planning efforts when necessary and ensure robust project control systems are in place to support stakeholders.
• Continuously improve project management processes and business systems, championing best practices that empower decision-makers.
• Drive new business initiatives, including competitive and sole-source proposal efforts.
• Work 100% onsite in a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) and be willing to travel up to 25% as needed.

Position Responsibilities – Experienced Level 3:

• Independently develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains an integrated plan and schedule to meet program and/or project requirements in accordance with project management industry standards
• Performs studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development