Associate Project Management Specialist

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs within a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment in Kansas.

You will coordinate with program management, planning, operations leadership, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of complex projects. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, strong skills in MS Project/Excel/PowerPoint/Word, and a Bachelor’s Degree or PMI certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in a highly-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent experience.
• PMP or other PMI Certification.
• Experience with SAP, MES and MES experience.
• Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and Operations leadership
• Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
• Assesses production issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customer and other stakeholders
• Assist in training/ mentoring/ developing Team members as well as suggest new strategies or concepts.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (coordination,status, and performance to plan)
• Cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goals
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Demonstrated ability to foster business partnerships with internal customers and functional organizations
• Business Acumen, Managing with Influence, Interpersonal relationships and communication

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

PMP or PMI Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

MES

Smartsheet

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

If you're a dynamic Project Manager experienced in directing cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments, this position may engage all of your strengths! You'll play a key role within the company's largest interdisciplinary commercial program, contributing to high-impact work at Spirit AeroSystems, now part of The Boeing Company. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a program with scale, complexity, and real business influence, we invite you to apply today.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and Operations leadership
• Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
• Assesses production issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customer and other stakeholders
• Assist in training/ mentoring/ developing Team members as well as suggest new strategies or concepts.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (coordination,status, and performance to plan)
• Cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goals
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Demonstrated ability to foster business partnerships with internal customers and functional organizations
• Business Acumen, Managing with Influence, Interpersonal relationships and communication

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of related experience in a highly-regulated, relevant manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent experience
• PMP or other PMI Certification
• Individual project management and tracking as part of a larger portfolio.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet
• Ability to create and present in depth presentations to executive level management.
• Schedule development by project appropriate to project scope.
• Technical background to be able to work with cross functional teams.
• Ability to integrate large multi-year projects and small near-term projects.
• Business acumen to quantify implications of projects and the ability to coordinate with Finance on tracking to plan.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with executive leaders.
• Ability to manage with influence and provide leadership throughout multiple teams simultaneously.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (coordination, status and performance to plan)
• Cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goals.
• SAP, MES, and MES experience
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to foster business partnerships with internal customers. Preferred knowledge of manufacturing environment, lean processing, and industrial engineering concepts.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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.

Pay & Benefits:

• 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.
• We also provide 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: $60,200 - $92,300
• Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

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.

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.