KC-135 Sustainment and Recurring Production Program Manager

Job Description

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The Boeing Legacy Tankers Program (KC-135 and KC/KDC-10) at Oklahoma City is seeking a Program Manager to lead both Recurring Complex Spares & Repairs Production Programs and Engineering Sustainment Support (ESS) Fleet Support multi-year proposals and contract execution.

This position will have a responsibility to lead efforts supporting USAF Tinker AFB customers as well as Domestic and International customers, who maintain and operate the global fleet of KC-135 and KDC/KC-10 aircraft. This position will also support customers associated with the Special Mission aircraft (RC-135, TC/WC-135) and Foreign Military Sales KC-135 fleets in Chile and Turkey.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leading in the development of both proposal and execution plans consistent with ensuring the long-term sustainment and viability of the KC-135 and KC/KDC-10 tanker aircraft in the USAF fleet and with Direct Commercial Sales & International partners around the world.
• Establishing partnerships and relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.  This includes developing and maintaining good working relationships with our primary Customer, the Legacy Tanker System Program Office (SPO) and Supply Chain Management Wing at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City plus Air Force customers, suppliers, and other Boeing business units, as well as our Direct Commercial Sale & International Customers.
• Implementing Project Management Best Practices (PMBP) across the program to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved.
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement by communicating/deploying enterprise best practices and fosters employee engagement to improve cost, quality, delivery, employee job satisfaction and customer satisfaction.
• Leads initiatives to evaluate and improve programs, products, services and processes. Ensures organization-wide implementation of process improvement methodologies (e.g., LEAN, Capability Maturity Models).
• Monitoring Program financial and schedule metrics to support budgetary planning, EACs and Variance Analysis and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken as needed.
• Insuring a clear understanding of Program staffing requirements/plans and ensuring those needs are communicated and acted upon by the capability functional teams and functional internal support organizations.
• Conveying organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of organizational goals, as well as communicating appropriate policies and directives to enhance employee awareness and clarify expectations.
• Coaches, counsels, and mentors employees and facilitates developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance performance and expand capabilities of employees in the Legacy Tanker Program.
• Building on an organizational culture that values open and honest communication, recognition of employee achievements and innovation leading to high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction leading to retaining a skilled and motivated workforce.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience leading or managing multiple cross-functional teams

• Experience working in the aerospace industry or on Department of Defense (DOD) or United States Air Force (USAF) programs
• Experience managing one or more suppliers in the performance of complex parts production or component repair efforts
• Experience leading large, complex proposal/acquisition efforts of over $100M in size
• Experience presenting complex technical data to internal and external stakeholders and senior/executive leadership
• Project management experience to include Earned Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Management (CAM) activities

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working with the U.S. Air Force customer
• Experience working with the KC-135 and/or KC-10 aircraft programs
• Experience with Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) and the Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP)
• Experience with the baseline and change management aspects of program planning and control

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: $118,150 - $159,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 28, 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

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. 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
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.