Lead Program Management Specialist

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead Program Management Specialist to join our team across multiple U.S. locations including Berkeley, MO.

The role focuses on leading the Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP) on several programs, guiding program start-up and EVM execution, and providing PMBP guidance across projects. You will engage with PM teams, stakeholders, and thought leaders to promote best practices, manage schedules, baselines, and communications, and support IPT model implementation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
• Experience leading or managing process improvement projects
• Experience building and presenting plans to executive leadership
• Experience developing relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners
• Experience analyzing data and metrics to track performance to plan
• Experience with Program Management Best Practices

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP) across multiple programs
• Supports Start Up and EVM execution on multiple programs
• Provides PMBP guidance across multiple programs
• Supports Rate Change Readiness and Work Movement with PM teams
• Supports IPT model implementation across programs
• Facilitates integration of project plans, schedules, and baselines
• Coordinates with internal/external stakeholders to meet strategic initiatives
• Engages PM community through workshops and trainings
• Represents senior management on policy and direction
• Liaises with thought leaders to import best practices

Skills

End-to-end PM

Process improvement

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

PM Best Practices

RCR & IPT

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

PM/PgMP certification (preferred)

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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Lead Program Management Specialist to join our dynamic team in Berkeley, MO; El Segundo, CA; Everett WA, Tukwila; WA, Mesa AZ; Oklahoma City, OK; or Philadelphia, PA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP) on multiple programs
• Supports Program Start Up and Earned Value Management (EVM) execution across multiple programs
• Provides Program Management Best Practice (PMBP) guidance and support across multiple programs
• Supports Rate Change Readiness (RCR) and Work Movement across multiple programs, working directly with Program Management teams and key functional stakeholders
• Supports implementation of Integrated Product Teams (IPT) model across multiple programs
• Facilitates and ensures integration of project plans, schedules, change and baseline management, processes, techniques considered to be best practice across the industry
• Coordinates commitments and communications with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategic initiatives
• Engages (e.g. workshops, forums, training, etc.) the PM community on program management requirements, responsibilities, and best practices
• Represents senior management, as required, to communicate functional policy, strategy and direction
• Liaises with Enterprise, Industry, and Academic “Program Management” thought leaders to import best practices and shape our future as a function

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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
• Experience leading or managing process improvement projects
• Experience building and presenting plans or recommendations to executive leadership
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners
• Experience analyzing data and developing metrics to track “performance to plan” for a business/organization
• Experience with Program Management Best Practices

• Experience with the Enterprise Standard Gated Process
• 10+ years of experience with end-to-end project/program management: conception and initiation, planning, execution, performance/monitoring, and project closeout

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience with the ESGP Online Tool
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification (current or in work)

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.)

Travel:

Position may require travel 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.

Pay & 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 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: Oklahoma City, OK - $146,200 - $197,800

Mesa, AZ and Berkley, MO - $157,250 - $212,750

Everett, WA; Tukwila, WA, Philadelphia, PA; and

EI Segundo, CA - $168,300 - 227,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 11, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.