Deputy Payload IPT Manager

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

The Boeing Company, based in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Deputy Payload IPT Manager to lead the Payload Integrated Product Team for the MUOS SLE program, guiding design, integration, test and delivery to meet mission requirements. The role oversees direct and matrixed staff, coordinating across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, contracts and program management to deliver on time and within cost and performance targets.

This onsite leadership position requires active U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a matrix environment.
• 2+ years of project/program management experience.
• Experience in space programs/communication payload design, production & delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, build, test, and delivery of MUOS SLE payload electronics and antenna assemblies.
• Manage direct and matrixed employees across multiple functional disciplines.
• Provide leadership for payload development of Engineering Model and Flight Hardware.
• Coordinate execution across systems engineering, hardware engineering, software/firmware, manufacturing, test, quality, supply chain, contracts, and program management.
• Establish and maintain payload execution plans, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned scope.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks, issues, and opportunities affecting program execution.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to support program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Boeing processes, quality requirements, contractual obligations, and customer expectations.
• Prepare and present status updates, risk assessments, and recovery plans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and mission focus.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Matrix leadership

Space programs

Payload design

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Deputy Payload IPT Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing seeks a Deputy Payload IPT Manager to provide leadership within the Satellite Payload Integrated Product Team supporting the MUOS SLE program within Space Communication Programs. This position is responsible for providing technical, programmatic, and personnel leadership for payload development, integration, test, and delivery activities in support of mission requirements and customer commitments. This position is located in El Segundo, CA.

The selected candidate will support the Payload IPT Senior Manager in leading both direct and matrixed employees and serve as a key focal point for cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, contracts, and program management. This role requires strong leadership in cost, schedule, and technical performance management, along with demonstrated experience in satellite payload execution and military space communications programs.

The Payload IPT Senior Manager will:

• Support the Payload IPT Sr Manager in leading the design, analysis, build, test, and delivery of the MUOS SLE Payload Electronics and Antenna Assemblies
• Manage direct and matrixed employees across multiple functional disciplines.
• Provide leadership for payload development of Engineering Model and Flight Hardware
• Coordinate execution across systems engineering, hardware engineering, software/firmware, manufacturing, test, quality, supply chain, contracts, and program management.
• Establish and maintain payload execution plans, schedules, technical milestones, and performance metrics.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned scope.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate/capture risks, issues, and opportunities affecting program execution.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors as required to support program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Boeing processes, quality requirements, contractual obligations, and customer expectations.
• Prepare and present status updates, risk assessments, and recovery plans to program leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and mission focus, aligned with the Boeing Values.
• Support employee development, performance management, and team capability growth.

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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role in a matrix environment
• 2+ years of experience in project/program management
• Experience in space programs/communication payload design, production & delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in project/program management
• Leadership experience in Government Space Programs
• Leadership experience in development on fixed price programs

Conflict of interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Travel:

Some travel may be required up to 25% of the time

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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:

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.

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

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.
• Summary Pay Range: 163,800 – 227,700

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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