Project Management Specialist

The Boeing Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the P-8 support programme. The role involves coordinating schedules, managing budgets, and leading project phases. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of project management experience and strong proficiency in MS Office applications. This position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to wellbeing and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

Pension Plan with employer contribution

Company paid medical plan

Life insurance

Learning development support

Access to wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of Project Management experience.
• Experience in coordinating teams to deliver results.
• Detail-oriented and customer-focused with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated plan and schedule.
• Create and maintain schedules, reports, metrics.
• Lead delivery of various projects within the P-8 support programme.

Skills

Team coordination

Project Management

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Independence

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

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.

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,800 people in the UK. BDUK delivers contracts to UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services. The UK MoD has procured nine P-8A Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) and support to Training Delivery and Ground based Synthetic Training Devices for RAF training needs. This role forms part of the programme management team responsible for the oversight, coordination, and delivery of an effective service to the MoD across the contract scope, working with a team of more than 200 people to keep the UK’s maritime patrol aircraft capable and flying, and the RAF crews trained and ready. This is a long-term contract with opportunities to improve and build partnerships with customers and across Boeing, including the US-based Boeing team providing support to the UK programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Programme Management team based at Lossiemouth or Bristol. We work in agile and dynamic engineering environments with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, co-ordinate and maintain an integrated plan and schedule to meet program/project requirements in accordance with industry standards.
• Create and maintain schedules, reports, metrics, and change activity; communicate and update the plan regularly throughout the program/project lifecycle.
• Direct all phases of projects or subsystems from inception through completion and act as the primary contact to establish stakeholder requirements and objectives.
• Assist customers in developing performance recovery plans and ensure project control systems are in place to support ongoing needs.
• Work to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support decision-makers.
• Lead delivery of various projects within the P-8 support programme and provide support to, and deputise for, the P-8 programme manager as required.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues in project delivery approaches.
• Own and control budgets for assigned projects.

Preferred Experience and Competencies

• Experience in coordinating teams of people to deliver results
• 5 years or more of Project Management experience
• Confident with conducting presentations and running meetings/workshops
• Proficient user of MS Office applications, including Microsoft Project and SharePoint
• Work independently, proactively and as a Team
• Prioritize and achieve tasks when under pressure
• Detail oriented and customer focused with excellent time management skills

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required

Benefits

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 29, 2025

Export Control Details

Non – US based job

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 a Disability Confident Committed employer 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.