Senior Project Management Specialist

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist to join the Advanced Communications, Computing, Cyber, Command and Control (AC5) team within the Phantom Works Tech Base Program.  This position can be located out of Berkeley, MO or Colorado Springs, CO.

You will lead an IPT spanning multiple functions including: supply chain, IP&S, Quality / Supplier Quality, Production Engineering, Design Eng , Liaison Eng, Operations Eng, and Materials & Processes to develop hardware and software prototypes conducting advanced mission planning and decision-making across air, space, maritime, and land domains.  As an example of one program, you will be overseeing our Infrared Management Aid (IRMA) 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 Mission Planning and Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) markets.

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.

This individual will need to have strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills. This position requires collaboration between multiple sites and with multiple technical disciplines. Skill and ability to: establish & evaluate project plans and baselines; collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for complex projects, programs, and change-driven activities within the PIO

• Leads studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), reports, risk assessments, and planning efforts to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives

• Facilitates and ensures integration of project/program plan, schedules, change and baseline management, processes, and techniques considered to be best practices across the industry

• Acts as primary PIO point of contact for an Integrated Product Team to support key stakeholder requirements and project objectives

• 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

• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion

• Coordinates commitments with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategies

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):

• Bachelor’s 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 supporting projects and programs utilizing 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):

• Master’s degree or higher

• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Experience working on Special Access Programs

• General knowledge of uncrewed (autonomous) systems, fixed-wing aircraft, and/or prototype development and testing

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense,

Travel:

The position may require travel up to 20% of the time.

Shift :

This position is for 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.

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:

Berkeley, MO: $107,950 -$146,050

Colorado Springs, CO: $107,950 -$146,050

Applicants must apply before October 16th to be considered for the 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
Individual Contributor
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.