Project Management Specialist

Boeing Company; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace corporation is seeking an experienced professional for project management roles in Burgess Hill. The candidate will support global initiatives in supply chain management, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement projects. Responsibilities include risk management, customer engagement, and maintaining project objectives. Ideal candidates possess a minimum of four years in a relevant role with experience in aerospace or defense and project management tools. A competitive package with benefits is offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in project or program management within cross-functional teams.
• Aerospace or Defense industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Support global kitting and bin management initiatives.
• Contribute to integrated plans and schedules for projects.
• Identify risks and develop strategies for enhancement.
• Communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Project management

Supply Chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Customer-centric approach

Education

Bachelor's or Post Graduate degree in International Business or related fields

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

ERP (S/4Hana)

Job description

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Responsibilities

• Support global kitting and bin management initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of integrated plans and schedules for complex projects, ensuring compliance with project management standards.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies to enhance business cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage customer requests and proposals, providing cost data and facilitating collaboration among teams.
• Help support and develop team members to enhance overall performance.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues to ensure project success.
• Maintain a customer-centric approach to improve experience, driving business profitability and efficiency for Boeing.
• Build collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to achieve project objectives.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience of at least four years
• Within at least one prior role you have worked in direct project or program management and collaborated across complex cross-functional organizations
• Prior experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and/or Distribution
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent, Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree in International Business, Business Management, or related field(s)
• Ability to work across multiple time zones upon request
• You are comfortable with defining and managing business requirements and aligning stakeholders
• Aerospace and/or Defense industry experience, ideally with a focus on after market activities
• Program Management Institute (PMI) or similar Certification
• Experience leading or supporting complex organizational change management projects
• Experience with line of business applications such as ERP (S/4Hana), Warehouse Management, Planning and Procurement and business productivity systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Typical Education & Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of formal education and/or hands-on experience., Not Applicable

Benefits

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 several 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.