Mid-Level or Senior Continuous Improvement Project Management Specialist - SLS Program

Mid-Level or Senior Continuous Improvement Project Management Specialist - SLS Program

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Mid-Level or Senior Continuous Improvement Project Management Specialist (Level 3 or 4) to join the Space Launch Systems (SLS) Program Management team who's responsibility is to drive schedule/cost improvements and operational efficiencies within Boeing to meet or exceed the critical milestones laid out by our customer as well as our internal KPI's in New Orleans, LA!

This role offers a chance to contribute to NASA’s Space Launch System and work alongside experts in the industry and be a part of history as we pave the way for the next generation of deep space exploration!

Position Responsibilities:

• Solve high visibility complex problems that require an in depth understanding of Boeing BDS processes and SLS Program expertise
• Be able to lead a team of multidiscipline engineers and technical personnel driving to a common mission and showing tangible results of success
• Execute on critical projects and/or process implementations on or ahead of schedule
• Effectively manage a large project portfolio, successfully able to influence peers to complete actions on time
• Able to effectively communicate to management and executive leadership on project status and initiatives
• Seamlessly integrate with Lean practitioners working together to identify areas of opportunity to drive operational efficiencies across multiple functions and value streams
• Utilize continuous improvement teammates specialized in Data Integration to bring enhanced digital solutions to the shop floor and supporting organizations

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to influence without direct authority
• Clear communicator: able to translate technical complexity for diverse audiences
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset, with attention to detail and quality
• Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

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.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and/or 6 years of related experience (level 3)
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and/or 10 years of related experience (level 4)
• Experience with NASA Space programs or a related Space or Defense program
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
• Experience working with Project management skills, and ability to drive performance to plan and results

Conflict of interest:

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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Shift: 1st Shift

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.