Senior Program Management Specialist – Space Launch Systems

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 and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Management Specialist (Level 5) to join our Space Launch Systems (SLS) team in New Orleans, LA.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary team lead in the risk management process, ensuring execution to the process, early identification of risks and opportunities with appropriate mitigation plans.
• Acts as cost account management for multiple teams with a strong understanding of integrated scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Lead team in change management activities across internal and external customer changes.
• Work directly with subject matter experts across the business to quickly iterate and converge on achievable solutions that meet our customers’ needs.
• Develop solutions to previously unsolved problems as our development timelines are aggressive.
• Leads others and directs phases of assigned cross-organizational or business unit projects demonstrating 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).
• Ensures assigned individuals are executing the identified and assigned tasks and providing appropriate tracking and reporting per plan.
• Provides in-depth analysis of project culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
• Develops solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation.
• Work both as an individual contributor and as a team lead to drive collaboration across multiple projects and products.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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):

• Bachelors Degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience performing in a leadership role
• 3+ years of experience developing and/or maintaining integrated schedules
• 3+ years of experience working with the planning & scheduling processes, cost analysis, and EVMS
• 3+ years of experience analyzing data, creating reports, and presenting results

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Current CAPM (Certified Associate of Project Management) or PMP Certification
• Experience working on space, launch vehicle, and/or aircraft programs

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Position may require travel up to 10% 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.

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: $132,600 - $179,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 9th, 2025.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 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.

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.