Program Management Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Phantom Works’ Tech Base Division have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and self-motivated Program Manager (Level K) to be an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader overseeing our Advanced Mission Systems (Command and Control) programs. This position can be located out of Berkeley, MO or Seattle, WA.

In this role, you will report to the Advanced Communications, Computing, Cyber, Command and Control (AC5) Portfolio Manager in St Louis, Missouri and also support the Phantom Works’ Tech Base Vice President.

You will lead an IPT spanning multiple functions including supply chain, IP&S, Quality / Supplier Quality, Production Engineering, Design Eng, Liaison Eng, Operations, and Materials & Processes to develop software prototypes conducting command and control across air, space, maritime, and land domains.  As an example of one program, you will be overseeing our classified Tactical Planner for Space Effects program. 

As the IPT leader you will provide rudder for the other members, ensure timely hand-offs across functions, and maintain consistent priorities. Your coordination and influence will be a key lever to grow Boeing’s presence within the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) market.

This role is an excellent opportunity to hone program management skills and demonstrate an ability to lead a team in successful execution of a long-term objective. You will gain valuable experience working with the various functions who all support production of major aircraft assemblies as well as interacting and managing large external suppliers. You will be called upon to brief and provide status to program executive leadership team and the United States Air Force (USAF) customer.

Your initial responsibilities will be to execute programs within the IPT, lay out a growth plan, lead program make/buy decisions, and manage the overall programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily plan and execution of an integrated product team to plan, analyze, and execute make/buy and work transfer processes

• Apply project management principles to plan and execute multiple activities simultaneously

• Brief program executive leaders and USAF customers

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.

• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

• Conduct Right Start program activities to ensure and maintain our focus on program execution.

• Responsible for maintaining team’s program focus on successful cost, schedule and performance execution

• Plan and facilitate the resolution of emergent issues.

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

• Establishes Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establishes a PMBP improvement plan.

• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

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 an active U.S. SECRET Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).  Ability to secure a Top Secret (TS) with Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience in project management, project administration (contracts, integrated planning and scheduling), or business development

• Experience working with U.S. Department of Defense contracts and customers

• Experience with risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) management

• Experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Gantt charts, MS PowerPoint, status charts, resource load charts)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters of Science degree or higher

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Lead or Integrated Product Team Lead

• Project management certification from a university program and/or Project Management Professional©

• Experience working for and communicating with senior management and executives

• Experience with program change control and configuration management processes

• Experience with aircraft production and production systems

• Experience working with Supply Chain Management to coordinate with external suppliers

• Experience with make/buy decisions and work transfer processes

• Experience standing up a new supplier

• Experience with Risk Issue Opportunity (RIO) management

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Travel:

Travel is likely required approximately one week per month

Shift:

This position is first shift. This position should be mostly onsite at the Phantom Works program office in Berkeley, MO with the minor opportunity for flex or hybrid work schedules.
 

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Salary Range:

Berekely, MO: $126,650 - $171,350

Seattle, WA: $135,150 - $182,850

Applicants must apply before October 17th to be considered for this position

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 17, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.