Lead Program Management Specialist

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks a Lead Program Management Specialist to drive enterprise governance and performance across multiple programs in a national footprint. You will lead ESGP, coordinate EVM, and guide IPTs, engaging with stakeholders and executives to align policy and targets.

You will import best practices, mentor PM teams, and help shape the PM function for future initiatives while maintaining compliance and driving improvements across programs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
• Experience leading or managing process improvement projects
• Experience building and presenting plans or recommendations to executive leadership
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners
• Experience analyzing data and developing metrics to track performance to plan

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
• Supports implementation of Integrated Product Teams (IPT) model across multiple programs
• Coordinates commitments and communications with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategic initiatives
• Engages the PM community through workshops and training on program management requirements
• Represents senior management to communicate policy, strategy and direction
• Liaises with thought leaders to import best practices and shape the function

Skills

Process improvement leadership

Executive-level presentations

Relationship building

Data analysis and metrics

Program Management Best Practices

EVM experience

IPT model experience

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ESGP Online Tool

Job description

Lead Program Management Specialist

Company: The Boeing Company

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: 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.

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

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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