Deputy Program Manager – Saudi AWACS

The Boeing Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 127,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel support

1st shift

Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (Level K) for the Saudi AWACS program within Boeing Defense, Space and Security. This on-site role leads cross-functional teams, manages program plans, and collaborates with customers and suppliers to meet schedule, cost, and performance goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project leadership, EV management experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
• Experience leading projects/programs using Earned Value management and RIO management to drive performance.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in Program Management on a large program.
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience (team leader, temp manager, or formal manager) OR completion of Boeing internal leadership course.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees that develop projects and program plans across functions and ensures objectives are met within scope, time, quality, and constraints.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value management

RIO management

Program management leadership

Job description

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.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Program Manager (Level K) to join the Saudi Airborne Warning & Control Systems (AWACS) team in Oklahoma City, OK!

Position Responsibilities

• Manages employees that develop projects and program plans at all levels across functional areas and executes all project phases to achieve objectives within scope, time, quality, and constraints from initiation to post completion.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
• Experience leading projects or programs utilizing Earned Value management and RIO management to drive program performance
• 3+ years of leadership experience in Program Management on a large program effort
• Candidates must have a minimum of one year of leadership experience (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience executing FMS contracts or international contracts
• Experience with product support or ground and training systems

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Less than 10% travel

Shift: 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is 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 & Pay Transparency

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.

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.

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

Summary pay range for $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 17, 2026

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.