Program Management Spec (Program Management)

Socket.dev; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 204,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Heath, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the Strategic Deterrence Systems program on site. You will oversee program planning, cost, schedule, performance, and safety while coordinating cross‑functional teams and site operations.

The role requires 10+ years in leadership, strong budgeting and program management experience, and an active U.S. security clearance. Travel up to 20% and a commitment to safety and quality are expected.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in a leadership role.
• Seven+ years of managing multi‑million dollar budgets.
• Seven+ years of project/program management experience.
• Experience developing LRBP (long range business plans).
• Experience creating and implementing project or communication plans, strategies, and tactics.
• Experience preparing and presenting executive level briefings.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects across units.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Heath Portfolio and site in overall program planning, execution, finance, and stakeholder reporting.
• Act as authorized representative in the Executive Directors absence and decisions within delegated authority.
• Serve as the on-site manager: lead daily site operations, enforce safety and quality standards, and manage staffing.
• Implement corrective actions for schedule and cost variances.
• Integrate risk and opportunity management into program/site execution and report impacts.
• Lead program risk management: identify risks, develop mitigation plans, track status.
• Oversee contract deliverables and ensure compliance with terms and regulatory standards.
• Drive safety, quality assurance, and lean/continuous improvement activities site-wide.
• Prepare and deliver program/site briefings to leadership and customers.
• Manage site materials, equipment, and supply chain to support milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Program management

Long range planning

Project/communication plans

Executive briefings

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Program Management Spec (Program Management)

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager (Level M) to join the Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) Program Management team in Heath, OH!

The Heath Portfolio Senior Program Manager & Heath Site Manager is a blended leadership role responsible for leading program-level planning, execution, governance, and reporting while providing day-to-day operational leadership at the site. This role ensures program objectives for cost, schedule, performance, quality, and safety are met by coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing on‑site activities, and serving as the SDS Directors delegated representative when required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the Heath Portfolio and site in overall program planning, execution, finance, and stakeholder reporting.
• Act as authorized representative in the Executive Directors absence and make decisions within delegated authority when required.
• Serve as the on‑site manager: lead daily site operations, enforce safety and quality standards, and manage staffing.
• Implement corrective actions for schedule and cost variances.
• Integrate risk and opportunity management into program/site execution—identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, and report impacts to protect schedule, budget, and performance.
• Lead program risk management: identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and track status.
• Oversee contract deliverables and ensure compliance with contract terms, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Drive safety and quality assurance activities and ensure work performed meets technical and contractual acceptance criteria.
• Drive lean and continuous improvement activities through the site and programs.
• Prepare and deliver program and site briefings to internal leadership and external customers.
• Manage site materials, equipment, and supply chain coordination to support schedule milestones.
• Maintain the site Capital expense plan ensuring purchases are prioritized within the larger Space Intelligence Weapons Systems (SIWS).
• Maintain site documentation: daily logs, safety and inspection records, meeting minutes, and change records.
• Mentor and develop staff; foster collaboration between program office and site teams.
• Responsible for overall site communication strategy (up and out as well as down and in).

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Heath, OH.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years performing in a leadership role
• 7+ years managing multi‑million dollar budget(s)
• 7+ years project/program management experience
• Experience in developing long range business plans (LRBP)
• Experience creating and implementing project or communication plans, strategies, and tactics
• Experience in preparing and presenting executive level briefings
• Experience leading projects that require integration across business units and/or multiple functions
• Experience in project management for both small and large projects
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience working with multiple functional organizations from multiple sites
• Directly participates in establishing, managing and administering multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in developing and managing technical, cost, and schedule metrics and technical performance measures (TPM)

Conflict of interest:

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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Shift: 1st Shift. Requires flexibility to work other shifts if needed

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.

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:

$204,000 - $260,000

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 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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