Program Management Leader – COS to VPPM

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Management Leader (Level K) to join VC-25B Program Management team in San Antonio, TX!

This role will act as the Chief of Staff and will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President of Program Management (VPPM), enabling effective leadership and execution of the VC-25B program. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring the VPPM’s priorities and initiatives are executed efficiently across the organization.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as a key liaison between the VPPM and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration across multiple departments and teams.
• Support the VPPM in strategic planning, program execution, and decision-making processes.
• Partner with Executive Assistant to Manage and prioritize the VPPM’s schedule, meetings, and communications to optimize time and focus on high-impact activities.
• Develop and maintain program governance frameworks, ensuring clear policies, procedures, and decision-making structures are in place to support program objectives and compliance.
• Create and manage the program operating rhythm to ensure consistent communication, alignment, and progress tracking across the program.
• Develop program metrics and dashboards; proactively analyze and report when metrics indicate potential issues or risks.
• Drive follow-up actions on key initiatives and issues, ensuring accountability and timely resolution.
• Lead all customer and Boeing senior management visits, including creating presentations, identifying key topics, and managing logistics to ensure successful engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Leadership Team (LT), fostering collaboration and alignment across the program.
• Develop and maintain the program’s (environment and culture) in partnership with the Leadership Team to support a positive and productive work environment.
• Build charts, presentations, and other communication materials about the program in partnership with the Leadership Team, tailoring content to the audience’s needs and expectations.
• Lead and manage the Program Facilities team, ensuring the physical work environment supports program goals and team productivity.
• Collaborate closely with leadership, understanding the audience and context to develop effective, impactful presentations and communications.

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 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience working on mid to large complex programs; ideally within defense and/or aerospace
• 3+ years of experience with any of the following: Project/Program Management, Procurement, Supplier Program Management, Engineering, Production Engineering, and/or Supplier Quality
• 3+ years of experience collaborating with Senior level executives and/or project management and/or complex operations
• Ability to analyze data, summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience and/or the ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information
• Experience with business problem identification, data collection and preparation, interpretation and problem solving

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Familiarity with aerospace program management processes and terminology.
• Experience with Lean, Agile, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to tailor communications and presentations to diverse leadership audiences
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

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

Summary pay range for $145,350 - $196,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 30, 2026

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person 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
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.