Experienced R&T Portfolio Specialist

Boeing; Madrid; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Madrid is seeking an Experienced R&T Portfolio Specialist to manage research portfolios, ensuring budget control and effective communication across teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data analytics and project management, with a Bachelor of Science in a relevant field. This position requires fluency in English and the right to work in Spain.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python).
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle, budget management, and timeline tracking.
• Effective communicator with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Rights to work in Spain.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and timely budget allocation for projects.
• Support technical managers in managing financial forecasts.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on program cost performance.
• Support the definition and tracking of project scope and deliverables.
• Contribute to the integration of technology portfolios.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Skills

Data analytics tools

Project lifecycle understanding

Effective communication

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Python

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Boeing Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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 Technology Innovation - Europe is seeking an Experienced R&T Portfolio Specialist

This role supports the seamless execution and integration of BTIE’s research portfolio within Boeing’s global research organization. It is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining rigorous program management controls, and fostering effective communication across teams. The candidate will coordinate with technical managers to avoid budget overruns and secure timely project delivery.

Hiring Details

• This is a locally hired position in Madrid. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
• The position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options.

Program Management – Cost & Time Control

• Ensure proper and timely budget allocation for projects, monitoring and controlling program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Support technical managers in managing financial forecasts, actuals, and variance analysis.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on program cost and timeline performance.

Program Management – Scope & Quality Control

• Support the definition and tracking of project scope and deliverables, ensuring adherence to program objectives, milestones, and quality standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Coordinate quality reviews and post-project evaluations.

Technology Integrator Activities

• Contribute to the integration of technology portfolios and collaboration tools.
• Support alignment of technical content across functions.
• Facilitate interactions between engineering teams and business operations for cross‑functional consistency.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python).
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle, budget management, and timeline tracking.
• Effective communicator with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Rights to work in Spain.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), mathematics, data science, computer science or related field.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Experience developing or supporting cloud‑based and on‑premises tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops) or websites.
• Background in aerospace, R&D, or technology integration environments.
• Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement systems.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful insights.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse teams.
• Collaboration: Experience working in matrixed, international environments.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong Communicator: Contribute to information sharing across geographies.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 30, 2025.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Not a Shift Worker (Spain).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.