Program Manager

ApplyMint; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 196,650; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Program Manager (Level K) for the E-7 Mission Systems program based in Tukwila, WA. This leadership role oversees a subset of the IPT and aligns engineering work with program goals.

Responsibilities include managing program execution across Sensor Integration, EO/IR, ESM, Mission Computing hardware and related areas, while leading a PMBP initiative and mentoring staff. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a leadership role or equivalent Boeing leadership training.
• 1+ year experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience preparing and presenting executive‑level briefings.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing business management activities in program management.
• Develops and executes project and process plans and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects, manages suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders and team members.
• Oversees and approves technical approaches, products and processes.
• Establishes PMBP goals and drives continuous improvement with the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional teams

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

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 Program Manager (Level K) to join the E-7 Mission Systems (MS) Program Management team in Tukwila, WA or Oklahoma City, OK.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Advanced E-7 Program within MS. This leadership position will oversee a subset of the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) and provide program management across several key areas, ensuring alignment of engineering efforts with program goals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing program execution in diverse mission systems areas such as Sensor Integration, EO/IR, Self Protection, Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Mission Computing hardware, and Sensor Performance Analysis.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing business management activities in the area of Program Management.
• 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.
• Establishes Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establishes a PMBP improvement plan. Manages, develops and motivates employees.

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.

Work Location

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Special Program Access

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temporary manager, large scale cross‑functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 1+ year of experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in preparing and presenting executive‑level briefings.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Physics.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working on special access programs.
• Experience with early‑phase development programs through System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Travel

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

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. Boeing 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.

• 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 OK: $126,650 - $171,350.

Summary pay range for WA: $145,350 - $196,650.

Applications for this position will be accepted until July 15, 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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.