Program Management Specialist, Satellite Platform Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA seeks a Program Management Specialist, Satellite Platform IPT Lead (CAM, Level 5) to support Government and Commercial Spacecraft programs within the Common Products Group. You will coordinate with suppliers and design teams to deliver subsystems on time and within budget.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, developing execution plans, applying Earned Value Management, and following PM best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years managing cost and schedule with EVM.
• 3+ years integrating supplier plans into the Program schedule.
• Experience with program planning: cost, schedule, risk, baselines.

Responsibilities

• Manages cost & schedule while managing the design team's execution on a payload and/or platform subsystem.
• Develops program organizational structures and execution plans.
• Facilitates the resolution of subsystem issues.
• Supports the program manager in leading program execution with metrics.
• Integrates Program Management Best Practices.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Earned Value Management.
• Defines project scope, risks, and plans; manages the project team.
• Controls and delivers project deliverables, accounting and appraisal, and optimizes contributions.
• Develops collaborative relationships to facilitate work goals.
• Builds rapport with stakeholders to promote program goals.
• Provides lessons learned and historical reports for future plans.
• Manages risk and develops solutions for complex problems.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management

Integrated scheduling

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

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) is seeking a Program Management Specialist, Satellite Platform Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM) (Level 5) to join the Boeing Common Products Group in El Segundo, CA, in direct support of Government and Commercial Spacecraft Products.

This Common Products portfolio consists of Satellite Payload & Platform Subsystems (Composite Structures, Solar Array, Wire Harness and Thermal Blankets). The IPT/CAM Lead will manage daily project execution in one (or more) of the subsystem areas, coordinate and communicate with all required functions & suppliers from early program bidding thru final product delivery; delivering subsystem structure hardware to the factory floor on-time & within budget.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages cost & schedule while managing the design team’s execution on a payload and/or platform subsystem.
• Develops program organizational, work structures, top level program and execution plans.
• Facilitates the resolution of responsible subsystem issues.
• Supports the program manager in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics.
• Integrates the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (Earned Value Management).
• Ability to define the project, design, risk and plan the project, and manage the project team.
• Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved.
• Develops and uses collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverages the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision.
• Provides in-depth analysis of project culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
• Manages risk and develops solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation.Entry into this classification is limited to candidates approved by the enterprise-wide Program Management Process Council or its designee. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

This position requires an active T5 (SCI & U.S. Top 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):

• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams
• 3+ years of experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned-Value Management (EVM) principles
• 3+ years of experience integrating supplier or partner plans and schedules into the Program schedule and managing the integrated Master Schedule at the Program level
• Experience with execution of program planning to include cost, schedule, risk and technical baselines

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Active U.S. Top Secret/ SCI Clearance
• Satellite hardware design & manufacturing experience
• Experience in the design, assembly, integration, or test of satellite systems
• Project management experience
• Experience working with suppliers (subcontractors) and Supply Chain Management
• Experience working with lab & factory operation management
• Experience with budget, development of quarterly EAC, program health metrics, earned value, and management of program critical path
• Experience with executing on complex systems integration projects

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: Some travel may be required up to 10%

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:

$168,300 - $227,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.

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.