Senior Program Management Specialist | Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Management Specialist Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to join the Electronics Programs Team based in El Segundo, CA.

In this role as the IPT and Cost Account Manager, you will lead others and direct phases of cross-organizational projects with oversight and management responsibility for multiple electronics projects in support of our organizational goals and objectives. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards) and will be required to maintain performance management and associated reporting.

You will develop program organizational, work structures, top level program and execution plans, facilitate the resolution of program issues. You will support the Common Products Electronics Managers and Program Managers in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics and integrating the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, integrates and analyzes integrated cost, schedule, technical, and risk management plans for high reliability electronics unit hardware, parts and/or STE development and delivery

• Maintain Earned Value baselines, Estimates at Completion, Weekly status & Variances to Plan

• Functions as the primary project contact to identify key project schedules and updates

• Leads planning efforts to determine impacts and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement and program initiatives

• Coordinate with programs and capabilities to optimize unit hardware production pipelines and deliveries and participate in or lead weekly reviews

• Defines required resources from space electronics engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional unit level teams necessary to execute electronic unis design, development, and delivery

• Drives weekly working meetings to ensure assigned individuals are executing the identified and assigned tasks and providing required status, tracking and reporting

• Perform unit sell-offs, project close-out, culminating with lessons learned for incorporation into future project plans and unit hardware roadmaps

• Provides in-depth analysis of project(s) as well as projected and historical reports for incorporation into future product/project plans

• Formulates and maintain statement of work (SOW) for units procured by subcontract and coordinate related make/buy assessments

• Provides assessment of team and team member performance to appropriate management

• Cultivates solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 10+ years’ experience in program or project management

• 10+ years’ experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools

• Experience using Microsoft Project

• Experience working in a cross functional environment

• Experience working with military or space electronics

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Program Management Professional (PMP/PMI) Certification

• Microsoft Project Expertise

• Active U.S Top Secret Security Clearance

• Experience in a leadership role

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment

• Familiarity with Electronics Units and corresponding build flows

• Experience managing multiple project schedules simultaneously and prioritizing tasks

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 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $141,950 – $192,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 18, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. Secret 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.